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16 pages, Volume 131, Number 4
Hermes Thursday, January 25, 2018
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Homecoming festivities will start up next week, coronation will be Friday, February 2 Hugoton High School will host their 2018 Winter Homecoming festivities all next week. The King be crowned will Wednesday, January 31 during the pep rally in the HHS West Gym, starting at 3:00 p.m. King candidates include seniors Dawson Burnett, Manny Mendoza and Eric Perry. The Homecoming Queen will be crowned during halftime of the varsity boys’ game Friday evening, February 2. The game starts at 8:00 p.m. Queen candidates are seniors Jayden Korf, Abigail Marioni and Skyelynn Muñoz. Attendants are junior Hannah Archuleta, sophomore Johanna Bojorquez and freshman Molly McClure. The Homecoming semiformal dance will be in the high school cafeteria Sat-
urday, February 3 from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. Due to the short week -
no school Thursday or Friday - there will be only three Spirit Days, so make
The 2018 HHS Winter Homecoming Court includes, back row left to right, senior King candidates Manny Mendoza, Eric Perry and Dawson Burnett and senior Queen candidate Jayden Korf. In the front row are freshman attendant Molly McClure, sophomore attendant Johanna Bojorquez, junior attendant Hannah Archuleta and senior Queen candidates Skyelynn Muñoz and
sure to dress up! This year’s theme is the Olympics.
High School and Middle School Spirit Days are as follows:
Abigail Marioni. The Homecoming King will be crowned during the Pep Rally Wednesday afternoon, January 31 in the West Gym. The Homecoming Queen will be crowned Friday evening, February 2 at halftime of the varsity boys’ game. There will also be a semi-formal dance Saturday, February 3 from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m. in the high school cafeteria.
Monday - Represent a country for the Olympics Tuesday - Team Tuesday (represent your HHS / HMS team, your Rec team, Team Disney, etc.) Wednesday - Represent an Olympic sport Elementary and ECDC Spirit Days are as follows: Monday - Red, White & Blue Day Tuesday - Team Day Wednesday - Sport Day So make sure to get all your Eagle apparel ready for next Friday’s Homecoming games against the Goodland Cowboys and Cowgirls. Both girls’ and boys’ JV will kick off the evening of Eagle basketball at 4:45 p.m., followed by the girls’ varsity and boys’ C team at 6:30 p.m., then finally the boys’ varsity and girls’ C games at 8:00 p.m. Go Big Blue!
UMC to host Ground Hog Supper Saturday Make sure to bring a big appetite this Saturday, January 27! The Hugoton United Methodist Church will be hosting their annual Ground Hog Supper. The Hugoton United Methodist Men will host their supper at Memorial Hall at Sixth and Monroe in Hugoton from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. The menu features all the staples of a Hugoton Middle and High School Art Instructor Mr. Robert Terrill, pictured at far left, congratulates Hugoton’s Western Kansas Scholastic Art Competition winners. Scholastic Award winners include, back row left to right, Effie Kolb, Yanira Moreno, Marie
Aguiriano, Ashley Mancera, Emmi Lott, Ty Austin, Daycen Austin, Joyce Pena, Claire Lewis and Elizabeth Friesen. In the front row are Janette Bojorquez, Cierra Yarbrough and Reygan Kiley. Not pictured are Leslie Avila and Abby Don Juan.
Young artists win Scholastic Arts awards January 6 the artworks of several Hugoton Middle and High School art students were accepted into the Western Kansas Scholastics Art Competition. This is a state and national art competition open to all art students in grades seven through twelve hosted yearly in Southwest Kansas, with other regions across the state in Wichita, Kansas City and other areas. This competition also involves regions in all 50 states throughout the United States. This year’s Hugoton USD 210 award winners are as follows: Gold Key Top Level Abby Don Juan - HMS Painting Division Effie Kolb - HMS Sculpture Division Emmi Lott - HMS Painting Division
Ty Austin - HHS Drawing Division Claire Lewis - HHS Drawing Division Silver Key Second Level Janette Bojorquez - HHS Drawing and Illustration Joyce Pena - HHS Painting Daycen Austin - HMS Sculpture Abby Don Juan - HMS Painting Reygan Kiley - HMS Painting Emmi Lott - HMS Drawing and Illustration Ashley Mancera - HMS Sculpture Yanira Moreno - HMS Sculpture Bronze Key Honorable Mention Third Level Marie Aguiriano - HHS Digital Art Marie Aguiriano - HHS Digital Art Leslie Avila - HHS
Drawing and Illustration Leslie Avila - HHS Painting Elizabeth Friesen - HHS Photography Elizabeth Friesen - HHS Photography Cierra Yarbrough - HHS Drawing and Illustration Emmi Lott - HMS Photography Emmi Lott - HMS Painting “This is another big year for us in the Hugoton USD 210 art department. I’m seeing so much orginality, creative thinking, independent ability and heart in our art courses this year. In all grades seven through twelve, this is a truly magnetic, and electrifying experience to see taking place each day. The kids ‘go to the mat’ and give it their all. Each student is special. Being talented is one thing, and my stu-
dents show that, but using it to bring out your best is another. Every single student is always bringing out their best. They prove it every single minute of every single day. I’m honored to be part of what they do and fortunate to work with such talented and wonderful young people,” commented Mr. Terrill, HHS HMS Art Instructor. Student works are registered online followed by judging by an independent panel of art professors and professionals from area colleges and universities. Works are either accepted into this show or rejected during the judging process. The level of competition to be accepted into this show is very high, and area schools all over southwest, northwest and north
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Proposed CodeRed alert system tested Tuesday Tuesday, January 16, a demonstration of the CodeRed alert system was shown to community members and local emergency preparedness committee (LEPC) members at the emergency services building in Hugoton. Trista Nordyke and Rodney Kelling have been working to see if there is interest in getting this - or another - alert service available in Stevens County. Those present for the demonstration were Rodney Kelling, Susan Schulte, Courtney Leslie, Josh Grubbs, Trista Nordyke and Pat Hall. CodeRed alert system representative John Abbruzzese was available to discuss the system with committee members who attended. Mr. Abbruzzese demonstrated the system by sending out a phone call testing the system to
INDEX Obituaries........................................................2 Farm...................................................................7 Chamber Page ..............................................8 Sports.....................................................1B-2B Looking Back..............................................3B
delicious “ground hog” meal: sausage, hot biscuits, mashed potatoes and gravy, sauerkraut and ribs, applesauce and pies! There will be coffee and milk to drink. Bulk sausage will also be for sale. A free will offering will be taken. Be sure to get out and enjoy some great food and excellent company this Saturday!
Moscow........................................................4B Rolla................................................................5B Classifieds............................................6B-7B Valentines Day ...........................................8B
anyone who signed up to receive the message. John explained the system can be utilized on a larger scale for the community other than just weather alerts. Community messages such as road construction, school functions, school closings, water main breaks and many other alerts can go out to community members. Members can opt-in to receive certain notifications. Trista Nordyke stated an application is to be submitted to the Stevens County Foundation to assist in funding the system as to avoid placing a burden on the county’s taxpayers. Community members will be notified if the system is to be established and how to enroll. Submitted by Trista Nordyke.
OBITUARIES INSIDE Roy Arange Shirlene Hagler Jim Blakeley Ellen Way Emagene “Genie” Bruce
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Emagene “Genie” Bruce Death has claimed the life of Emagene “Genie” Bruce. Mrs. Bruce passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at her home in Fort Collins, Co. at the age of 86. Born May 29, 1931 in Liberal, she was the daughter of Gene Warden and the former Iona Bell Fellers. Emagene graduated from Liberal High School. Genie married Euty Farice Bruce, Jr. July 9, 1950 in Liberal. He preceded her in death February 23, 2013. Mrs. Bruce was a homemaker and a devout Christian. She was a member of the Church of Christ and during her time in Liberal was very devoted to the Bus Out Reach Ministry to bring youth to church. She had a passion for serving in other youth ministry and senior citizens programs. Genie served as the choir director at the Liberal Senior Center. Longtime residents of Liberal, Genie and Farice moved to Colorado in 2003. Survivors include her son Doug Bruce and wife Karen of Houma, La.; daughters,
Theresa Kae Kerr and husband Ron of Fort Collins, Connie Bruce of Concord, Ma. and Pam Payton and husband Troy of Liberal; 12 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; and two great great grandchildren. Funeral services were attended Saturday morning, January 20 at the Brenneman Family Chapel with Richard Dent presiding. Interment followed at the Rest Lawn Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain States Children’s Home in care of Brenneman Funeral & Cremation Services, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901.
Jim Blakeley Word has been received of the death of Jim D. Blakeley. Mr. Blakeley, age 72 of Elkhart, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 at Morton County Senior Living Community in Elkhart. Born July 30, 1945 in Elkhart, he was the son of Howard Blakeley and the former Nellie Goodwin. Jim attended Yarbrough School and was Valedictorian of his graduating class. Throughout his life Jim was a farmer and rancher and eventually took over his family’s farm. Mr. Blakeley was a member of the First Church of God of Elkhart and was a sponsor of many youth group ski trips. In his spare time Jim enjoyed leather tooling, golfing and fishing. June 8, 1968 Jim married Jody Webb in Elkhart, she survives. Other survivors include son Wade Blakeley of Elkhart; sister Billie Horton and husband Glenn of Elkhart; grandson Justin Chad Blakeley of Hugoton; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Jim is preceded in death by his parents; son Chad Blakeley; his brother Lindon Blakeley; and two sisters, Barbara Thrash and Iris Watkins. Funeral services were attended Tuesday afternoon, January 23 at the First Church of God in Elkhart with Pastor Denny Huebner officiating. Burial followed at the Elkhart Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Hands for Hope or the First Church of God in care of Garnand Funeral Home, P.O. Box 854, Elkhart, Ks 67950. Condolences may be posted at garnandfuneral homes.com.
OBITUARIES Shirlene Hagler Friends and family gathered over the weekend to remember and honor Shirlene Ann Hagler. Mrs. Halger, age 69 of Hugoton, passed from this life Monday, January 15, 2018. She was born in Liberal, the daughter of the late Jewell Marie (Higgins) Burrows and George Henry Burrows, Jr. Shirlene graduated from Fort Hays State University and received her Master’s Degree from Emporia State University, however a stint attending the University of Kansas left her a Jayhawk for life. She retired after decades working as a school psychologist in southwest Kansas schools, enriching the lives of countless children in the process. During her years working in the school system, she would tell anyone who would listen that she loved her job and the kids, it was only the adults who caused problems! Whip-smart with a sarcastic sense of humor, Shirlene was quick to share her radiant smile. She loved God, watching Jayhawk basketball, gambling at casinos, and shopping on QVC, in that order. Her shopping addiction tended to overlap with her generosity as she frequently employed a “one for me, one for you” policy. A voracious reader, she was always in the middle of a good book. She was deeply empathetic, sharing in the joys and sorrows of those she loved. Most of all, Shirlene lived for her children, dedicating her life to
their happiness. She delighted in her grandson, sharing his love of Star Wars and sleepover parties. She was loved by friends and family and will be missed by all. Shirlene is survived by her son Ryan Hagler and fiancée Rachel Felton; daughter Amanda Mejia and husband Jorge; her grandson Jackson Hagler; brother Kenneth Burrows and wife Michael; her sister Lori Rome and husband David; and eight nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother Dennis Burrows. Funeral services were attended Saturday morning, January 20 at the First Christian Church in Hugoton. Burial followed at the Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Paul’sRobson Funeral Home of Hugoton. A memorial has been established for First Christian Church and American Diabetes Association. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s - Robson Funeral PO Box 236, Home, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.
Annie Hugo is back Dear Editor, Haclicae One of our customers here at the Waffle House (Blue Springs, Mo.) is MyCherie. She came in, in the middle of the night with and reading your paper. She pointed out Annie Hugo’s letter to you. She had no earthly idea who Annie is. Is she a red head
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By John Schlageck, Senior Editor/Writer, Kansas Farm Bureau
Prepare for winter driving When I think about the perils associated with winter travel, I think about my dad’s simple, but sound advice, “Stay off the roads.” Dad lived by this creed for more than 70 years in northwestern Kansas. He’d seen his share of blowing and drifting snow. When he talked about western Kansas blizzards, the years of ’31 and ’57 come to mind. The ’31 blizzard hit April Fool’s Day and killed hundreds of cattle, Dad said. One of his neighbors lost 80 head of cattle in a pasture less than a mile west of the small community of Seguin in Sheridan County. When I was a youngster, I experienced the blizzard of ’57. Snow drifted as high as the roof on my friend Vernon Rietcheck’s two-story home. We sledded down the drifts and played in the snow all day. Our parents weren’t so lucky. There were roads to open and cattle to feed and water. Our homes were without electricity for five days. My father and those hearty souls who lived on the High Plains learned from these storms. They learned to travel
only when necessary – to feed, water and care for livestock. They rarely traveled anywhere in their pickups without several pairs of gloves, a scoop shovel, a log chain as well as chains for the rear tires. Four-wheel drive vehicles in the ‘50s and ‘60s were uncommon in those days. Dad always wore a cap with ear protection and carried a couple extra on the front seat of his pickup in the winter. The trunk of our car also had extras. He knew a person couldn’t last long outside in freezing weather with all your body heat escaping through the top of a bare head. If we traveled anywhere during the winter months, the trunk of the family car was always packed with extra warm clothes, blankets, overalls, gloves, a flashlight, fresh batteries, chains and a shovel to clear the snow from in front or back of the tires. Dad had been stuck in snow many times. He’d heard of, and known of a neighbor who was stranded and froze to death in one of the fierce northwestern Kansas blizzards. Before every winter
season began, and often throughout, he’d remind us of these stories. My father always topped off his fuel tanks for winter travel as well. He believed a full tank provided extra weight on the rear wheels. “Besides, it runs better on the top half (of the tank),” he always said. Although Dad never carried sand bags in the back of his car or trucks, he did carry extra weight during the winter. He always lugged around tractor tire weights while some of his neighbors preferred sand and sprinkled the gritty stuff in front of their tires for extra traction in snow and ice. If someone absolutely had to go out during a winter storm, Dad preached extra time and patience. “If you’re frightened or overly concerned about weather conditions – don’t drive,” he’d always say. “Wait the storm out.” Dad’s advice was sound then and it’s sound today. Remember, it takes a while to find your “driving legs” each new winter season, he’d say. Relax. Sit back in the seat. From time to time take deep
breaths. Don’t grip the wheel until your knuckles turn white. Try to anticipate what other drivers intend to do. At the same time, keep an eye on them as well. Let them speed, spin, slip and slide. Allow at least twice as long to reach your destination. Concentrate on the road ahead, behind and on your right and left. While driving during hazardous weather brings out the worst in some drivers, it can also bring out the best in others. Some welcome the chance to brave the elements. To drive safely under such conditions can provide a feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment. Drive safely and know your limitations. Remember, if you must take a chance that could result in an accident or worse, “Stay off the road.” John Schlageck is a leading commentator on agriculture and rural Kansas. Born and raised on a diversified farm in northwestern Kansas, his writing reflects a lifetime of experience, knowledge and passion.
Roy Arange Thursday, January 25, friends and family will gather to remember Roy Gene Arange. Mr. Arange, 76, passed away Friday, January 19, 2018 in Lubbock, Tx. The son of Joe T. Arange and Grace (Logsdon) Reece, Roy was born November 3, 1941 in Siloam Springs, Ar. Mr. Arange worked as a farmer baling hay and enjoyed spending time with his friends. Survivors include two sons, Patrick Arange of Hugoton and David Arange and wife Miriam of Antioch, Ca.; daughter Tammi Eckert and husband Marcus of Hugoton; three brothers, Keith Mackie of Carson City, Nv., George Mackie of Cain Hill, Ar. and John Reece of Bristow, Va.; two sisters, Joan Trevino of Pasadena, Tx. and
Carolyn Lemon of Great Bend; eight granchildren, Ashley Jackson, Michelle Arange, Takoda Eckert, Aiyanakealani Arange, Tala Eckert, Kenoakai Arange and Tukker Eckert; and many other relatives and friends. Mr. Arange was preceded in death by his parents; stepson Johnny; and a brother, Kenneth Anglin. Funeral services will be Thursday, January 25 at 2:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Burial will follow in Hugoton Cemetery under the direction of Paul’s-Robson Funeral Home of Hugoton. A memorial has been established for The Family. Memorials may be mailed to Paul’s - Robson Funeral Home, PO Box 236, Hugoton, Ks. 67951.
Ellen Way The death of Ellen Viola Way, age 84, has been learned. Mrs. Way passed from this life Saturday, January 20, 2018 at Wheatridge Park Care Center in Liberal. She was born June 1, 1933 in Beaver, Ok., the daughter of Cecil Marion Drum and the former Mildred Alta Peck. Ellen departed with peace and grace with her family by her side as the angels accompanied her on her journey to heaven to be reunited with her soul mate, Lee Roy, of 45 years. She graduated from Beaver High School in 1951 and was a resident of Liberal for 66 years. March 6, 1959 she married Lee Roy Way in Perryton, Tx. He preceded her in death May 12, 2004. Ellen was a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company in Liberal. She worked as a volunteer at the Liberal Memorial Library, Southwest Medical Center Auxiliary, librarian at Trinity Faith Church and was a homemaker. Ellen was very active in assisting in the raising of her grandchildren. Mrs. Way was a member of Trinity Faith Church in Liberal. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, quilting and reading. Survivors include three daughters, Belinda McDonald and husband Leonard of Liberal, Danita Buchman of Liberal and Sandra Shepard of Satanta; her very beloved niece Debbie Greeson of Moscow; six grandchildren, Amanda Burhenn and husband David, Zachary Buchman
and wife Mirella, Sami and husband Jesse Martinez, Rachel and husband Jeremy Valdez, Clint and wife Kaylene Shepard and Cody Buchman; and her seven grandchildren, great Scarlett, Luke, Mackenzie and Sawyer Buchman, GraceLynn and Kayden Shepard and Wyatt Bohanon. Mrs. Way was preceded in death by her parents; loving husband Lee Roy Way; three brothers, Melvin, Marvin and Dean Drum; sister Carol Ashby; brother-in law John Ashby; and sister-in-law Barbara Drum. Funeral services were attended Wednesday afternoon, January 24 at Trinity Faith Church with Pastor Terry Engler presiding. Burial followed in the Restlawn Cemetery of Liberal under the direction of Brenneman Funeral Home of Liberal. Memorial contributions may be sent to the St. Catherine Hospice or Wheatridge Park Care Center in care of Brenneman Funeral Home, 1212 West Second, Liberal, Ks 67901. Condolences may be sent to the family at brenneman funeralhome.com.
Fire & EMS Report Fire 544-2025 ---- Ambulance 544-2562 Stevens County Emergency Services run activity January 15 through January 21. Fire Department
No Activity Ambulance Activity Three medical runs, five transfers and two Life Flights.
Police Report
544-4959, After Hours 544-2020 Monday, January 15, 2018 • Medical Assist, 1000 Block of South Trindle, Public Service, Officer Hagman • Vehicle Unlock, 1000 Block of Jackson, Citizen Assist, Officer Crane • Loud Music, 200 Block of East Seventh, Advised to Turn It Down, Officer Crane Tuesday, January 16, 2018 • Medical Assist, 400 Block of West Sixth, Public Service, Officer Hagman • Medical Assist, Airport, Public Service, Officer Crane • Business Check, East Eleventh, Public Service, Officer Crane Wednesday, January 17, 2018 • Injured Dog, 1100 Block of Trindle, Unable to Locate, Officer Lamatsch • Non Injury Accident, 600 Block of South Adams, Took Report, Officer Lamatsch • Unlock Vehicle, 500 Block of Northwest Avenue, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin
• Barking Dog, 400 Block of South Madison, Officer Fedelin • Vehicle Unlock, 900 Block of East Eleventh, Citizen Assist, Officer Fedelin • Business Checks, Officer Fedelin Thursday, January 18, 2018 • Business Checks, Officer Fedelin Friday, January 19, 2018 • Medical Assist, 100 Block of Wilson, Public Service, Officer Crane/Sergeant Johnson Saturday, January 20, 2018 • Funeral Escort, 600 Block of Van Buren, Public Service, Officer Hagman • Dogs at Large, First and Washington, Returned to Owner, Officer Hagman • Non Injury Accident, 500 Block of East Eleventh, Took Report, Sergeant Johnson/Officer Crane Sunday, January 21, 2018 • Civil Standby, 600 Block of East Eleventh, Public Service, Officer Hagman • Business Checks, Officer Crane
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Insurance Matters
By Kansas Commissioner of Insurance Ken Selzer Review your insurance, investment coverage as you begin the new year As we begin 2018, it is a good idea to evaluate your insurance and investment coverage. With the changing insurance needs of families, and the changing landscape of the insurance industry, it is now even more important that you stay on top of your financial decisions for choices and coverage. Our staff at the Kansas Insurance Department (KID) and the Office of the Kansas Securities Commissioner offer these tips and reminders to help with your review. Homeowners / Renters Insurance This is a great time to update your home inventory and make sure your homeowners or renters policy is current for your needs. For example, if your holiday decorations are still out of storage, take some photos or video of them. Note any antique items and their value so
you can talk with your insurance agent to ensure that they are properly covered. Now that your gifts are open, remember to add them to your home inventory too. Include as many details as you can and take a photo of each item. Most basic home insurance policies have standard limits for big-ticket items like electronics, art, jewelry or sporting equipment. You may need special coverage, so be sure to call your agent as soon as possible to discuss changes for your policy. If you are starting a home inventory from scratch, the National Association of Insurance Commissioner’s (NAIC) free smartphone app, myHOME Scr.APP.book, takes some of the headache out of the process. Download the app for your smartphones. Also, on our ksinsurance.org Web site, you can print a hard
At a historic ceremony in the U.S. Capitol rotunda, U.S. Senator Pat Roberts and Congresswoman Lynn Jenkins joined Congressional Leadership, President Trump and Vice President Pence and honored Kansas’ favorite son, U.S. Senator Bob Dole by presenting him with the Congressional Gold Medal in recognition of his service to the nation as a soldier, legislator and
copy of our Personal Home Inventory booklet; or, you can call us at 800-432-2484 to request a mailed hard copy. Auto Insurance Winter can be a challenge for all drivers. Whether you are trying to escape the weather for some place warmer or just preparing for another drive to work in the snow, there are a few insurance items you should review. Make sure your coverage is appropriate for your life situation. Liability is the part of the policy that pays for any injury or damage if you cause an accident. If your liability insurance is too low, it is possible that you could be sued for any damages above your liability limits. Also take a look at your deductibles for comprehensive
statesman. Senator Dole is only the eighth out of 1,973 Senators to earn this award. Senator Roberts was able to secure unprecedented support for legislation awarding the Gold Medal to Senator Dole. All 100 senators signed onto the bill as cosponsors underscoring the respect earned by Senator Dole in a lifetime of public service. Courtesy of Senator Roberts’ office.
and collision coverage. This is the amount you will pay if your car is damaged or totaled without fault of another driver. Raising or lowering deductible amounts can affect your premium. Before hitting the road, make sure you have a copy of your insurance card and your insurance agent or company's number in the car. It is also a good idea to have a way to record details of an accident if you are in one. The NAIC smartphone application WreckCheck walks you through the process of gathering information following an accident. You can then email your notes directly to your agent. Health Insurance Many families recently went through the open enrollment process for their health insurance at work, through the online insurance marketplace or through Medicare Open Enrollment. This means you may have new insurance cards and paperwork coming in the mail. It is a good idea to get all this information together before winter illnesses or accidents happen. Make sure to check your medical provider lists to verify that visits to your doctor and any specialists are still covered by your policy, because in-network or preferred provider lists could change. Also read through your documents and make note of your copays for in-network and out-of-network providers so you are not surprised later. When you are planning a vacation away from home, check with your insurance carrier to identify urgent care centers and hospitals that accept your insurance coverage near your destination and along the way. Be sure to ask your carrier about applicable
Art “Gold Key” top winners this year. Once students’ works are accepted, they are competing for various awards. These awards are Bronze Key (honorable mention), Silver Key (second place level) and Gold Key (top level award), as well as several awards known as the “American Vision” Award, which is a select few from the show picked as Best of Show for all levels of competition. At the end of the show, works receiving Gold Key designation or American Vision awards will go on to compete at the National Level in New York City this
spring. Works are digitally photographed and reviewed online for competition. The national level awards are also called Bronze Key, Silver Key, and Gold Key. Winners at this level are also up for rewards having their art displayed in galleries nationwide and for national recognition in several professional art venues. Winning works will be displayed at the Stauth Memorial Museum in Montezuma January 28 through February 23. There will be a closing reception for the public and awards presentation Friday, February 23 at 1:00 p.m., with the public and parents in-
vited to attend this event. The USD 210 art department is proud be a part of this event, and the public is highly encouraged to see this show and the wonderful works of not only Hugoton students, but students from all over the area. It is a real treat and a testament to the talents and endeavors of the young people of Hugoton and western Kansas. The Stauth Memorial Museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., and Sunday afternoons from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., and is closed Mondays.
What’s Happenin’ January 27 - Hugoton United Methodist Men’s Ground Hog Supper at the Memorial Hall at Sixth and Monroe. Serving is from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Come and bring the family. January 28 - Knights of Columbus Free Throw contest at 2:00 p.m. in the Hugoton Middle School West Gym. - Bethel Friends Church will host a fundraiser uncheon at Memorial Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for their Mexico Mission. Menu incudes pulled pork, cheesy potatoes, green beans, rolls and a selection of desserts. Free will donations will be accepted. January 29 - Seaman Crop Consulting is offering cotton information with all the Do’s and Don’ts, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Me-
fessional. Brokerage account statements, mailed either monthly or quarterly, help you “keep score” of your investment’s activity and performance. Report any discrepancies to your financial professional right away, and always put your concerns in writing. Also, maintain a copy of your correspondence. For more, go to www.Kansas Money.gov. More Information If you have further questions, call the KID Consumer Assistance Division toll free (in Kansas) at 800-432-2484.
Local students earn academic honors at K-State A record 4,044 Kansas State University students have earned semester honors for their academic performance in the fall 2017 semester. Students earning a grade point average for the semester of 3.75 or above on at least 12 credit hours receive semester honors along with
commendations from their deans. The honors also are recorded on their permanent academic records. Students from Hugoton earning semester honors were Abigail Crawford and Micah Marshall and from Richfield were Ashton Hanna, Shaylyn Hanna and Jessica Johns.
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From page 1 central Kansas compete for top honors and a chance to go on to the national level of competition. Students not only create their works, but must also have two-dimensional works matted formally for presentation each year, with sculptures presented formally as well per criteria of the competition. Hugoton made a good showing this year with 22 winning pieces accepted into this show. Nineteen total schools competed with Hugoton in the top four schools for amount of winning entries accepted, and was one of two schools out of this 19 with the most
co-pays and deductibles. Investments The start of the new year is a great time to evaluate your investments and determine whether you are on track to meet your goals. Schedule an appointment with your financial professional to review your investment objectives and your portfolio’s performance; re-evaluate your asset allocation to determine if adjustments are needed; and ask questions about investments. Do the homework of reviewing your brokerage account statements before you meet with your financial pro-
morial Hall. Lunch will be served. January 30 - Liberal Hearing Aid Center will host their Grand Opening ceremony from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at their new location, 2306 N. Kansas in Liberal. There will be refreshments, special offers, office tours and staff introductions. January 31 - Retirement party honoring Hugoton City Clerk Tom Hicks at the Hugoton City Office at 631 S. Main in Hugoton from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. - Southwest Kansas Regional Job Fair at Seward County Ag Building at 811 Stadium Road (on fairground), Liberal from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. February 1 – Fitness Center Membership fob checkout now available, contact the Stevens County
Library for more information at 620-544-2301. February 1 – 28 - Local Artists Exhibition at the Stevens County Library February 2 - Lone Star Friends Church 61st annual Ground Hog Supper. Serving is from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Directions to Lone Star Friends Church from Hugoton, 14 miles east on Hwy 51. From Liberal, nine miles north on Hwy 83 then nine miles west on Hwy 51. Come and enjoy the food and fellowship. February 3 - Moscow United Methodist Church Groundhog Supper from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. February 5-10 - Whitham Enterprises Customer Appreciation and Wix Filter Sale. Lunch will be served February 7 at noon at 200 S. Road 20, Moscow.
February 5 - Commissioners meeting 8:30 a.m. at Commissioners’ room in basement of Courthouse. - Hugoton City Council will meet at 5:15 p.m. in the Council Meeting Room, basement of City Office. - Stevens County Hospital Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. at Pioneer Manor.
Specialty Clinics Scheduled for February 2018 Dr. Ansari Dr. Farhoud Dr. Brown Dr. Ansari Dr. Farhoud Dr. Ansari Dr. Frankum
Orthopedics Cardiology Podiatry Orthopedics Cardiology Orthopedics to be determined
Mon. 2/5 Tues. 2/6 Thur. 2/8 Mon. 2/19 Tues. 2/20 Mon. 2/22
For appointments with: Dr. Ansari 624-6222; Dr. Brown 544-8339; Dr. Farhoud 1-855-969-8900; Dr. Plomaritis 275-3030; Dr. Frankum 544-8339; Dietitian 544-8339 For all other appointments please call 544-8339 or 544-6160.
APPLICATIONS OF AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS, SEEDING AND FERTILIZING
Agricultural Sales and Service, Local and Direct Moscow location (formerly Kubin Aerial)
598-2356
Hugoton location 1114 Road A
428-6086
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Pulled Pork, Cheesy Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, and a selection of Desserts. The Bethel Friends Church will be sending their youth on a short-term mission to Coahuila, Mexico Friends Churches. This mission allows students to serve the foreign field for one-week, experiencing ministry in a cross-cultural community and observing God’s action in the context of Coahuila, Mexico. This mission also provides a place for youth groups to be challenged and stretched together, finding sacrifice and service as pleasures in God’s Kingdom. This mission not only helps students develop a mission-minded worldview, but also allows them to take a beginners-level peek at exploring missionary life and ministry Calling.
Hugoton Gas Prices As of Tuesday, January 23 Brown Dupree - $2.44 Eagles Landing - $2.44 Kangaroo Express -$2.43 Thrifty King - $2.49 Toot N Totum - $2.43 Average retail gasoline prices in Kansas have risen 1.5 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.37 per gallon Sunday, according to GasBuddy's daily survey of 1,329 gas outlets in Kansas. This compares with the national average that has not moved in the last week to $2.53 per gallon, according to gasoline price Web site GasBuddy.com. Including the change in gas prices in Kansas during the past week, prices Sunday were 18.6 cents per gallon higher than the same day one year ago and are 15.2 cents per gallon higher than a month ago. The national average has increased 8.8 cents per gallon during the last month and stands 22.7 cents per gallon higher than this day one year ago. According to GasBuddy historical data, gasoline prices January 22 in Kansas have ranged widely over the last five years: $2.18 per gallon in 2017, $1.61 per gallon in 2016, $1.83 per gallon in 2015, $3.11 per gallon in 2014 and $3.10 per gallon in 2013. "After several weeks of ris-
When Silence Is Sinful “If anyone, then, knows the good they ought to do and doesn’t do it, it is sin for them.” —James 4:17 NIV
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hile it is often wise to keep our opinions to ourselves and resist the urge to tell others what we think, there are times when it is wrong to remain silent. When those who are helpless or unable to speak for themselves are being intentionally harmed or taken advantage of, those who can speak up and help have a duty to do so. This principle is often enshrined in the law, for instance the laws which protect children usually require that anyone who knows that a child is being harmed has a duty to report it. People at the beginning and end of life and without access to the levers of power in their society often lack the ability to protect themselves and should be protected by those around them. The prophets of the Bible often took up the cause of the helpless: “Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” (Isaiah 1:17 NIV) In the world today we see many cases of ethnic or religious minorities being persecuted, from Christians in parts of the Mid-East to Muslims in countries like Myanmar. Our tribal instincts often bring out the worst in us, and good people of all faiths should stand up for the basic human rights of all God’s children. Standing up to bullies and tyrants takes courage and there is no guarantee that you won’t be the bully’s next target, but doing the right thing sometimes has a high cost.
Christopher Simon
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH AGAPE CHURCH OF HUGOTON 409 East Ninth, Hugoton Sunday – 10:30 a.m.
Terry Miller - 453-2212 428-1135 ASSEMBLY OF GOD
Main and Second Street 544-2773 Ben Coats, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Life Groups Sunday Nights - 6:00 p.m. Inside Out Kids Wed. - 6:30 p.m. Student Ministry @ The Turnaround Wed. 7:00 p.m. HugotonAssembly.com
BETHEL FRIENDS CHURCH 11th & Jefferson - 544-8517 Roy Bogan, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service - 10:30 a.m. Wed Evening Ministries - 6:30 p.m. (Children, Youth, & Adult)
CHURCH OF CHRIST 1045 S. Van Buren Church: 544-2825 Home: 453-0965 Lee Rottman 1041 S. Van Buren Wednesday - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Evening Service - 6:00 p.m.
CHURCH OF JESUS CHRIST OF LATTER DAY SAINTS 520 E. First 544-2125 Sacrament - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Priesthood - 11:00 a.m.
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 500 S. Van Buren 544-2493 Pastor Dave Piper Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:45 a.m. Evening Services - 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH CHAPEL CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST Tenth and Jefferson Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Bible Band (Tuesday) - 6:00 p.m. Home and Forn. Miss. (Friday) - 6:00 p.m. Youth - 6:00 p.m. Bible Study - 7:00 p.m.
FAITH LUTHERAN Tenth and Adams 544-2092 Kurt Hering, Pastor Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
600 S. Van Buren - 544-2715 Pastor Heath Kelley Sunday School - 9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Fellowship - 10:15 - 10:30 a.m. Worship Hour - 10:30 - 12:00 Children's Church, 10:30 a.m. Jr. High Youth Group, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Sr. High Youth Group, 7:45-9:00 p.m. Information on small groups call 544-2715
FIRST CHURCH OF GOD 801 W. City Limits 544-2652 Israel Franco, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Evening Service - 6:30 p.m. Call 544-2652 for Church Bus
HUGOTON BAPTIST CHURCH Eighth and Main 544-2210 Pastor Gary Stafford Parsonage - 544-2295 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:30 p.m.
LONE STAR FRIENDS CHURCH
ST. HELEN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1011 South Jefferson Street 544-2551 Sunday - 11:00 a.m. English Mass - 1:00 p.m. - Spanish Mass
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH 544-2355 516 N.E. Avenue Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:45 a.m. Rev. Larry Bradford, Interim Pastor 544-9492 or 598-2400 YOU ARE WELCOME!UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
828 S. Main Hugoton 544-8715 Reverend Rebecca Davison, Pastor Wednesday Praise! Kids - 3:45 p.m. Wed. Jr. High Youth Fellowship - 5:30 p.m. Wed. Sr. High Youth Fellowship - 7:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. HugotonUMC.com
MOSCOW MOSCOW BAPTIST CHURCH
14 Miles East of Hugoton on Highway 51 Church 624-3784 Home 624-3104 Pastor Gary Damron Sunday School - 9:45 a.m. Blended Worship Celebration - 10:45 a.m. Jr. High & Sr. High Youth Group - Sunday 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Adult Study - 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday - 8:00 p.m.
598-2455 Church 1 mile S. of Moscow, 1/2 mile E. of Moscow/Hooker Rd. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Wednesday Bible Study - 6:00 p.m. Team Kids (Wed.) - 3:30-5:00p.m. Sept.-Apr. Youth Study Thursday - 7:00 p.m. Interim Pastor Neal Foster
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MOSCOW UNITED METHODIST
A Full Gospel Church 207 East 6th - Hugoton Pam Peachey, Pastor 544-2436 Services Sundays 10:30 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
PRIMERO BAUTISTA IGLESIA HISPANO Congregación 618 Main sur - Hugoton 620-370-1003 Pastor Marcelino Auila Servicio de la Iglesia 11:00 a.m. - Domingo 7:00 p.m. - Miércoles
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH (formerly Lighthouse Fellowship) 424 S. Jackson 544-4828 Don Quattlebum, Pastor Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Sunday Church - 10:30 a.m. Wednesday - 7:00 p.m.
SOVEREIGN REDEEMER CHURCH Pastor - Eric Mason Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Coffee/Fellowship - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. 620-544-6386 www.sovereignredeemerchurch.org
598-2426 Lay Leader Patty Lahey 598-2426 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Kid’s Club - Wednesday 3:30 p.m. UMYF Jr. High - 6:00 p.m. UMYF Sr. High - 5:00 p.m.
ROLLA ROLLA PENTECOSTAL HOLINESS CHURCH Corner of Third and Adams, Rolla Marcus Light, Pastor Church - 593-4626, Parsonage - 593-4796 Sunday School - 10:00 a.m. Worship - 11:00 a.m. Wednesday night meal - 6:00 p.m.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 593-4596 Lead Pastor Becky Davison Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
RICHFIELD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Lead Pastor Richard Fitzgerald Morning Worship - 9:00 a.m.
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PAUL'S-ROBSON FUNERAL HOME David & Brandy Robson
314 S. Van Buren 544-4122
ing gasoline prices, it appears that perhaps the tide has turned and the bigger increases have started to fade," said Patrick DeHaan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy. "Oil prices remain near multi-year highs but do show some signs of buckling at least slightly, but for motorists, we have not and may not see sizable relief just yet. Great Lakes refinery issues continue to flare up with no warning, and gas prices there may continue to be more volatile in coming weeks. Meanwhile, total U.S. oil inventories stand 127 million barrels lower than a year ago, which has led gas prices to these seasonally high levels. What continues to impress is the large spread in prices between stations nearby, even as gas prices remain somewhat low, unsuspecting motorists have seen price differences of ten to as much as 50 cents per gallon between neighboring stations in some large cities." For live fuel price averages, visit FuelInsights.GasBuddy.com.
Hugoton Middle School students Cati Gooch and Tala Eckert, under the direction of Mrs. Renee Beesley, are selected for the Middle School Southwest KMEA District Honor Choir. The girls tried out in October 2017 and were selected for the elite group. They spent all day January 20 working as a group before performing a concert for the communities of southwest Kansas. Photo courtesy of Renee Beesley.
Consumer Alert
by Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt Deadline approaching for filing claim to Western Union Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt reminded Kansas consumers the deadline for submitting a claim to Western Union’s victim compensation fund is quickly approaching. Consumers who sent payments to scammers using Western Union’s wire transfer services have until February 12 to file a claim to receive payment from a victim’s compensation fund established through agreements Western Union has entered into with Kansas and 49 other states and the District of Columbia, as well as the U.S. Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission. Kansas consumers who were a victim of a fraud-induced transfer using Western Union between January 1, 2004, and January 19, 2017, are eligible to file a claim. The company admitted to processing hundreds of
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thousands of fraudulent wire transfer transactions as part of scams including the “grandparent scam,” where a scammer poses as a family member in need of immediate financial help, or lottery scams and other schemes involving the promise of prizes or job opportunities. In each of these scenarios, the scammer directed the victim to wire money through Western Union. The settlements stated various Western Union agents were complicit in these schemes, including receiving a cut of the scam proceeds in exchange for processing the
fraudulent transaction. Last November, the DOJ began notifying more than 500,000 potential victims who may be eligible for compensation. The notifications, sent by U.S. Mail directly to potentially eligible persons, included instructions for making a claim. Western Union will not contact you directly to assist with this process. Additional information on how to file a claim is available on the attorney general’s consumer protection Web site at www.InYour CornerKansas.org.
FARM AUCTION
DATE: Thurs, February 8th, 2018 TIME: 10:00 AM CT DIRECTIONS: From Hugoton, KS Hwy 25 & 56 intersection go N 7 mi. to Road X, then East 3 mi to auction site. From Moscow, KS. take Hwy 56 Southwest 2 mi. to Road X, then West 2.7 mi to auction site TRACTORS - GUIDANCE SYSTEMS-TRUCKS & PICKUP: ‘09 JD 8430 MFD trctr, ILS front duals, PS Trans, 4 remotes, 480/80/R50 steel rear duals, 3598 hrs; ‘08 JD 8430 MFD trctr, ILS front duals, PS trans, 4 remotes, 480/80/R50 steel rear duals, 3973 hrs; 2- Starfire 3000 receivers; 2-2600 display monitors; ‘09 Polaris Ranger 700 XP, 6787 mi; ‘73 Chevy C/65 tandem grain trk, 5+2 sp, air brakes; ‘74 Ford sngl axle grain trk; ‘52 Ford sngl axle grain trk; Int KB-5 sngl axle trk; Ford 8N trctr, LP w/3 pt mwr; ‘02 Dodge 1500 4X4, 4 door pickup (needs work). FARM MACHINERY: ‘09 JD 1770 NT 12 row plntr, CCS seed delivery, pneumatic down pressure, Yetter row clnrs, E Set precision planting corn & milo plates, swath control 6779 acres,; ‘14 29’ Landoll model 7431 VT rig w/rolling bas- ket; ‘14 CB 4740 All Plant 48x10 double disc grain drill, hyd drive, 4170 acres; ‘10 Landoll 2310-7-30 disc ripper; Speed King seed tote trlr, Model G, Central City scales, Honda eng.; 15’ JD HX15 bat wing mwr; 15’ Bush Hog bat wing mwr; 30’ Orthman 12 row one tripper, liquid fert. setup, 3pt; 20’ Crustbuster 10” DD grain drill, 3 pt; Buffalo 12 row cult., NH3 setup, 3pt; Almar 12 row dammer/diker 3pt; Richardson 5x5 sweep plow w/pkrs; Blue Jet track filler, 3pt; My-D-Handy 8x35 pto grain auger; 12’ speed mover; JD Skyles nurse trlr w/1300 gal poly tank; 25’ Krause tandem disc; JD 30’ lister; 20’ Hamby ripper, 3pt; Energy MZ2 pull typer rd. grad- er; 12’ Eversman land plane; 14’ AC rotary mwr; 2-1000 gal anhy- drous high boy trlr; Crustbuster spring tooth hrrw ; JD 6 row lister; Double diamond bars; 20’ Cultipacker; 20’ JD rotary hoe, 3pt; 2- Hamie chsls, 2- Oneways; Antique buck rake. IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT: 2-3406 CAT Irr engs, built by Marvin’s Farm Eq. (1 in 2012, 1 in 2003 w/valve job in 2012). These may sell with the land auction; 3- Int 605 Irr engs; Several 11-24.5, 11-14.9, 11-16.9 & 11x38 sprinkler tires; Sprinkler gear boxes; Cat eng starters; Fert. injector pumps; Agri injection Chemigator pump; Randolf 4:3, 150 hp gear hd; 70 joints 8” plastic irr pipe; 30 joints 10” alum. irr pipe; 45 joints 8” alum. irr pipe; Several T’s, elbows, hydrants, plugs & surge valves; 9 joints 8x20 steel pipe; 2 joints 10x20 steel pipe; 2- Valley extra tall tower legs. RIDING MOWER, SHOP EQUIP- MENT & MISC: Hustler X-ONE riding mwr w/60” deck; JD GX85 riding mwr; Battery charger, chains, boomers, tow rope; Misc hand tools; 12v post hole digger; 2- Lincoln elec. welders; Lincoln 12v grease gun; 24v battery jumper box; 3-LP stock tank heaters; 12 JD poly insecticide boxes for plntr; 2-Pot belly stoves. FUEL TANKS & TRAILER: Big 12, 600 fuel trlr w/12v pump; 1,000 gal round tank on skids w/110v pump; 2,300 gal round tank on stand w/Gas Boy pumps; 2-1000 gal fiber glass tanks on trlr. GUNS (will sell at 10:30 AM): J STEVEN A&T CO 32 long riffle; Old 410 double barrel side by side shot gun; JC Higgins model 60 12 gauge semi-auto shotgun; Mauser 30-06 model 1891 bolt action rifle; Savage 22-250 model 112 rifle; Kokura Arsenal type 26 9mm Japanese revolver; Smith & Wesson 41 mag model 57 revolver AUCTIONEER NOTE: Large equipment will start selling at 11:00 AM CT. On-Line bidding available on select equipment at bidcaller.com Retirement Sale For: John & Donna Brower For information call John at 620-428-2146 Steve Higgs Auctioneer/REALTOR® 620-353-0066 Must show photo ID to register for buyer number. Concessions Available Everything sold as is. No warranties expressed or implied. Not responsible for theft or accident. Announcements day of sale take precedence over printed material See photos & sale bill at www.higgsauction.com
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Contact 620-544-6777 Phyllis and Jerry Diederich January 27, 1968
Phyllis and Jerry Diederich 2018
Diederichs will celebrate Golden Anniversary The children of Jerry and Phyllis Diederich would like to announce their parents’ upcoming fiftieth wedding anniversary January 27, 2018. The former Phyllis Powell and Jerry Diederich were married in Hooker, Ok., January 27, 1968. They made Sidney, Ne. their home until the summer of 1977, when they returned to the Oklahoma Panhandle and have remained ever since. Phyllis worked at the Showplace in Hugoton for many years, and Jerry has worked as a farmer and handyman. The couple have four children: Jodie and Raul Calvillo of Loveland, Co.; Janis and Dale Grover of Satanta; Jenny and Jason Garraway of Kechi; and Dean
Diederich of rural Hooker. They also have 16 grandchildren. If you’d like to commemorate this milestone along with the Diederich family, please attend the come-andgo reception Saturday, January 27 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Hugoton Senior Center. Everyone is invited to come wish the “oldyweds” congratulations on their big day - the more the merrier! If you are unable to attend the party, you can still wish them a happy fiftieth by sending a card to the following address: Jerry and Phyllis Diederich HC 3 Box 47, Hooker, Ok. 73945.
Southwest Friends of the Arts annual business meeting February 17, 2018 at 6:30 PM. at the First Christian Church in the parlor Induction of new members to follow.
Senior Lifestyles 624 S. Main, Hugoton • 620-544-2283
Activities Thursday, January 25 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Bridge...................12:30 p.m.
Friday, January 26 Exercise................10:30 p.m. Bingo....................12:30 p.m. Saturday, January 27 Cards......................6:00 p.m. Monday, January 29 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Line Dance ............6:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 30 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 31 Exercise................10:30 a.m. Paint & Crafts ......12:30 p.m. Thursday, February 1 Exercise................10:30 a.m.
Black Hills joins utilities passing tax cuts onto consumers Wednesday night, Black Hills Energy issued an official response to Lieutenant Governor Jeff Colyer’s letter requesting Kansas utilities pass along the savings they receive from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on to Kansas consumers. Black Hills joins KCP&L and Westar in agreeing to pass 100 percent of the benefit from the tax cut on to their customers. In December, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs
Act of 2017. In addition to reducing the burden for the majority of taxpayers, the legislation also lowers the corporate tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent. Since utility companies benefit directly from this rate decrease, Colyer wrote to Kansas utility companies requesting they provide relief to Kansas utility consumers by sharing the savings. “I am extremely encour500 Monroe Hugoton, Ks. 67951-2639 Phone: 620.544.2301 • Fax: 620.544.2322 Email: svcolib@pld.com
STEVENS COUNTY FITNESS CENTER MEMBERSHIP Have you wanted to try out the Stevens County Fitness Center, but don’t want to jump into a monthly contract without seeing if it will work for you? We have a solution. Beginning February 1, check out a Fitness Center fob from the Stevens County Library! The checkout is good for a week, and is available one time per year to our adult patrons. You will have a one-person basic membership with unlimited access to the center. At the end of the week, you can make an informed decision on joining the Fitness Center. Of course, all Fitness Center rules, regulations, instructions, service and liability apply. ADULT WINTER READING PROGRAM The adult winter reading program, “A Blizzard of Books,” is now underway. No need to register! We like to keep things easy. Simply enter the books you have read, and be eligible for a
weekly prize. ART EXHIBITION The Stevens County Library annual Local Artists’ Exhibition will begin Thursday, February 1. If you or someone you know creates unique art works, this exhibit is for you! We would be pleased to showcase area artists of all ages that create using oil, acrylic, watercolor, pen and ink, pastels, mixed media, clay, metal, wood, collage, or something truly unique like plastic spoons or twist ties. Register your creations online or at the library after January 1.
Universal Class offers over 500 online courses in more than 30 areas of study. Take full courses with instructors to earn Continuing Education Units or just audit a class by viewing its videos. Since Universal Class offers everything from Microsoft Excel to parenting skills, you’ll be sure to find something of interest to learn.
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aged by the response my letter has received from the Kansas utility community. Black Hills Energy, KCP&L and Westar understand, just as I do, how much energy costs affect every household in Kansas. I am pleased that they have agreed to pass these savings on to consumers,” said Lieutenant Governor Colyer. In his response to Lieutenant Governor Colyer, Black Hills Energy General Manager, Jerry Watkins said, “Black Hills is . . . committed to working expeditiously with the Kansas Corporation Commission to develop a plan which provides customers the benefit of the corporate tax reduction in their rates.” Submitted by the Office of the Governor.
Bridge...................12:30 p.m. Stevens County Senior Activity Center is located at 624 S. Main in Hugoton. For activities, call 620-544-2283 and for meals, call 620-5448041.
Dave scores high at Bridge Club The Hugoton Bridge Club had their weekly meeting January 18, 2018 at the Hugoton Senior Center hosted by Dorothy Hagaman. Dave Eckert and Charlie Wagner both filled in as substitute players. The high scorer was Dave Eckert, Jan Black was second and Donita Graham was third. It was a great time to get together.
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us. Have a good week. Menu Jan. 25 ...........................Stew Jan. 26 ..................Ham Loaf Jan. 29 ...........Chicken Fried ..................................Steak Jan. 30 ..................Sloppy Joe Jan. 31 ..BBQ Polish Sausage
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My goodness! How cold it has been and how many sick people there are! If you haven’t had the “big bad cold” or the flu, I certainly hope you don’t get them. We have a sort of regular week this week. Bridge on Thursday and cards Saturday evening. Lunch each day. We start serving at 11:30 a.m. and serve until about 1:00 p.m. The menu’s looking pretty good! Come and join
From Hugoton, Lone Star Friends Church is 14 miles east on Hwy 51.
What: Retirement Party honoring Hugoton City Clerk Tom Hicks, for over 40 years of service to the City
Where: Hugoton City Office, 631 S. Main • Hugoton When: Wednesday, January 31
2:00-4:00 p.m.
White Real Estate LLC - Elkhart, Ks Darrel Johnson Broker 620-697-2164 Darrell Smith - Sales Associate 620-360-0083 80 acre minerals on NW/4 Section 27-T33S-R40W Morton County, Ks Producer Well Name Sellers Dec interest Merit Royalty Holding Co A-1H .01562500 Merit Kallenback 1-27 .01562500 Merit Holcomb A-2 .01562500
206 MCF 5,036 8,569 6,955
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Unit consists of Section 27-T33S-R40W
Owners royalty payment all three wells: 2015 - $830.00 ~ 2016 - $716.00 ~ 2017 - $834.00 White Real Estate is taking bids on this property at this time. All bidders will be notified of current bid whenever their bid is placed. Bids will be accepted till 12:00 Noon on February 9, 2018. Upon closing of auction seller will be contacted for acceptance or rejection of current offer.
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Kathleen and Frank Furr January 27, 1968
Frank and Kathleen Furr 2018
Frank and Kathleen remember 50 years Frank and Kathleen Furr will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary Saturday, January 27. Frank Furr and Kathleen Reardon were married January 27, 1968 at the United Methodist Church in Hugoton. Frank and Kathleen’s sons Jason Furr and wife Grace
and Adam Furr and wife Jama will host a come-and-go reception for friends and family this Saturday, January 27, 2018 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Trinity Baptist Church at 516 Northeast Avenue in Hugoton.
The Coffee House Philosopher By Randy Kilbourne
Come to the Combined with Seward County Community College/ Allied Health Job Fair Liberal, Kansas
OVER 30 BUSINESSES LOCATED IN AND AROUND THE LIBERAL AREA WILL BE AT THE JOB FAIR. THESE BUSINESSES ARE OFFERING JOB OPPORTUNITES IN A VARIETY OF FIELDS INCLUDING THE MEDICAL FIELD.
Sponsors: • Liberal Chamber of Commerce • Seward County Community College/ Area Technical School • Phi Beta Lambda • The Leader & Times • KSCB Radio Station • KKBS Radio The Boss For more information or questions, call the Liberal Chamber of Commerce at (620) 624-3855.
“Dragging Main in a Small Town” During the ‘50's and ‘60's, our family home was situated on “the main drag” in Hugoton, which naturally enough was named “Main Street”. The street was also the principal north / south highway through the town, and intersected another east/west highway a block to the south of our house. Teenagers of the time used a portion this layout of highways as a popular social complex to signify their coming of age. The complex consisted of a mile and a half of roadways which formed an “L” shaped grid. Coming from the north, the grid began with an eight block distance from the Dairy Kream drive-in (where a car
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wash is now), south through the business district, where it intersected the other highway going east and west. Then from the stop sign, it went half a mile west past the high school to the Winds drive-in on the extreme southwest point of the grid. The two drive-ins served as turnaround points. “Dragging Main,” as the activity was called, consisted of going up and down on both parts of the “L”, again and again. The community high school was located in the middle of the southern leg of the “L”, and our house was located one block north on the other part of the “L”, and thus was in the middle of the action. Consequently our house’s location afforded the maximum opportunity to observe and learn these unwritten rules of the road for “coming out” socially, and trying to become one of the elite “ ‘in’ group”. At the turn-around hot spots, guys and gals could see who was riding with whom, perhaps pull in for a bit of refreshment, and banter with the drive-in personnel. And if the participants had the nerve – they might suggest parking one or more of the cars and combining the occupants into one. Now keep in mind that the time period we’re talking about was roughly 1960 BC (Before Cellphones). This meant that determining who was in what car largely amounted to a game of “blind man’s bluff.” Therefore the guys who could manage these arrangements with flair and grace were the true operators of the time. And any enterprising young charger who wanted to be noteworthy and advance in teenage society had to first of all manage to develop a friendship with someone who had a set of wheels, and get noticed (hopefully favorably) while dragging Main. For a boy new to this activity, successfully carrying this off
was harder than it might sound. For though we teenagers were full of ambition, we were a bit short of the necessary equipment, and the knowledge as to how to proceed. During a typical Friday or Saturday evening after our part-time jobs were finished, we would be in a car of four or five guys out dragging Main (“cruising” in modern parlance). During the weekends, there might be 20 or 30 cars doing the same thing, and perhaps a third of these would be occupied by girls (a/k/a “chicks”), which naturally were the principal targets of opportunity. After dragging Main a few times, guys would pretty well be able to identify an approaching car filled with likely prospects. A typical in-car discourse when rank beginners approached a targeted car might take the form of, “Here they come! Oh this is a good one! There they are! Don’t look! Don’t Look!” And then the newbies would motor stiffly past, with the parties of both cars staring fixedly straight ahead. But the accomplished cruisers would be able to honk or wave at the other car, and get a honk or a smile in return.
If one managed to get to this point, he was well on his way to becoming one of the “in crowd.” In Hugoton, as was true of most small towns, one had to co-ordinate “dragging Main” with a semi-sophisticated procedure of advanced communication using car horns at key times. A recurring time to learn just how all this was done was during the time high school dismissed over the noon hour, and incidentally, lunch was not served at the high school, so those who could, hit the road to eat a bite – and socialize by dragging Main. The result was a line of teenage drivers hitting the road at the same time, honking at each other, with a beep given in response from each on-coming car. The supreme result would be one in which the driver would be able to generate a “honk - beep, honk - beep, honk - beep” sequence through a line of a dozen or more approaching cars. The local police, however, never seemed to appreciate the mastery of such sophisticated communication skills, and could be expected to hand out tickets for “excessive honking” from time to time.
Kansas fishing regulation summary now available online Know the name of the reservoir you want to fish, but can’t remember the daily creel limit for channel catfish? Having a hard time remembering the difference between a bluegill and a green sunfish? Thanks to improvements made to the 2018 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary – online now at ksoutdoors.com and at license vendor locations soon – you can access the answers to these questions faster than ever before. When flipping through this year’s summary, you’ll notice three big improvements: a larger, bolder table of contents; color-
coded sections for quick reference; and alphabetized fishing locations (as opposed locations organized by region). To download a free copy of the newly-improved summary, visit ksoutdoors. com/Fishing or view the easyto-use, full-color pamphlet right there online. When you get your copy of the 2018 Kansas Fishing Regulations Summary, be sure to pay special attention to the “New For 2018” section, as well as the individual listings for your favorite spots, as length and creel changes may have occurred.
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Shelby Evans waits as preparations are made to withdraw her blood for the Red Cross Blood Drive at St. Helen Catholic Church last Tuesday,
January 16, 2018. Shelby earned her two gallon pin today for donating a total of two gallons of blood.
Wranglers 4-H Club conducts November and December meetings The November meeting was called to order by President Ady Gooch. The Flag Salute, Pledge, and 4H Motto were lead by Emmett and Ike Gaskill. Members of the Wranglers 4-H club signed up to help with the Pheasant Heaven Charities event. Jonathan Kaiser informed and entertained the club with his project talk on poultry. To close the meeting, recreation was led by the Gaskill family. The December meeting was the club’s Christmas party. Members began by
meeting at the Pioneer Manor to carol for the residents. Following the caroling, the club played games while waiting on all of the members to arrive for supper. All of the families brought in food for the meal that evening. To finish the party, there was a mug exchange to the story about Lefty the Elf and Santa Claus. The Wranglers’ next meeting will be the first Monday in February at 7:00 p.m. Submitted by Wranglers Reporter Alaina Gold.
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networking opportunities to help beginning farmers lower production costs, increase profitability, and create successful specialty crop enterprises in Kansas. More information and registration details will be available later, but the workshops are scheduled as follows: Date: Saturday, March 3 Location: Scandia Date: Friday, March 9 Location: Leavenworth Date: Tuesday, March 20 Location: South Hutch Date: Wednesday, March 21 Location: Dighton Date: Saturday, March 31 Location: Erie Experienced specialty crop growers and experts from partnering institutions and agencies will provide information about conservation practices and soil health, high tunnel construction and management, cold storage, marketing strategies, and basic economics of specialty crops. Conservation and management practices (such as cover crops, crop rota-
tions, pest and weed management strategies, beneficial insects, etc.) can dramatically impact the bottom line of farms through improving system productivity and profitability. Better understanding of the costs and benefits of these practices and the potential revenues from key vegetables and fruits well-suited to Kansas can help specialty crop farmers succeed. In addition to providing valuable information education, the workshops will offer farmers the beginning chance to connect with experienced growers to provide for continued access to information and advice. Detailed agendas of each workshop will be posted on the KRC Web site soon at www.kansasruralcenter.org. In addition to the regional workshops, KRC will work with beginning specialty crop growers to pair them with experienced specialty crop growers to facilitate farmer-to-farmer transfer of knowledge and information.
KRC will facilitate a learning circle meeting of ten farmers to determine further educational and resource needs, to share information, and to serve as case study subjects for farm profiles for publication statewide. To learn more about the workshops, please contact David Coltrain at 620-3303951 or coltraindavid@ gmail.com, or email info@kansasruralcenter.org. For questions about the project as a whole, please contact Mary Fund at mfund@kansasruralcenter.or g or 866-579-5469. The mission of KRC, a nonprofit research, education and advocacy organization founded in 1979, is to promote the long-term health of the land and its people through research, education and advocacy that advance an economically viable, ecologically sound, and socially just food and farming system. For more information, visit the Web site at kansasruralcenter.org.
Growers encouraged to apply for Leadership Sorghum Class IV The Sorghum Checkoff is accepting applications for Leadership Sorghum Class IV, a program designed to develop the next generation of sorghum leaders. During the 15-month leadership program, class members will be exposed to various aspects of the sorghum industry in addition to personal development and networking opportunities. Class members will participate in both hands-on and classroomstyle learning experiences to gain an understanding of how sorghum moves through the value chain, how checkoffs and stakeholder organizations interact on behalf of the industry and what the future holds for sorghum. "Leadership Sorghum is a unique opportunity to develop strong leaders with a
desire to learn and develop a passion for this industry," said Florentino Lopez, Sorghum Checkoff executive director. "This program is a way to invest in the future of our industry by equipping growers with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to become advocates for sorghum." Eligible applicants must be farmers actively engaged in sorghum production in the United States. Fifteen growers will be accepted into the program's fourth class. "It is so fulfilling to see our class members grow, learn and experience new things," said Shelee Padgett, Leadership Sorghum program director. "Our goal is to equip them to be leaders and advocates for sorghum, taking their knowledge back to their communities and furthering the industry by becoming in-
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Jonathan Kaiser educates the Wrangler 4-H club members about poultry during his project talk.
KRC plans to host five specialty crop workshops The Kansas Rural Center (KRC) will host five specialty crop workshops during March to provide information and education necessary for beginning specialty crop growers to establish a successful specialty crop enterprise in Kansas. The workshops will focus on conservation, production and marketing practices for specialty crop growers, and will provide an excellent opportunity for beginning growers to connect with and learn from experienced growers. The workshops are part of KRC’s “Linking Experienced and Beginning Kansas Specialty Crop Farmers to Share Information for Establishing Successful Specialty Crop Enterprises Project,” which was funded last fall by the Kansas Department of Agriculture through the USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant program. KRC is one of five projects approved in Kansas. The aim of KRC’s project is to link experienced and beginning specialty crop farmers and provide information and
volved locally, in their state and nationally." Full consideration will be given to all applicants, regardless of age, gender, race or occupation. Every effort will be made to select a class, based on the applicant pool, which is representative of the entire sorghum industry, its diversity and rural community interests. Applications for the program are available at Lead Sorghum.com and are due by 5:00 p.m. March 16, 2018. Following the application deadline, all applications and references will be reviewed by a selection committee. Finalists may be contacted via phone to arrange an interview. Class members and alternates will be notified of acceptance by May 1, 2018. More information on the class schedule and program criteria can be
found at LeadSorghum.com. The United Sorghum Checkoff Program is a producer-funded organization dedicated to improving the sorghum industry through research, promotion and education. For more information about the USCP and other research projects please visit sorghumcheckoff.com.
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Five-hundred Unit 4 spring turkey permits will be available to Kansas residents for the 2018 season and the deadline to apply is February 9, 2018. Kansas hunters age 15 and under may purchase a spring turkey permit (valid statewide) over the counter or online; they do not need to enter the Unit 4 draw. To apply for a Unit 4 spring turkey permit, visit ksoutdoors.com and click “Hunting,” “Fees, Licenses & Permits,” then “Turkey.” The permit fee is $32.50, which includes the application fee. Unsuccessful applicants will receive a refund check for the permit price ($26) and be issued a preference point. Hunters may elect not to apply for a permit and only purchase a preference point for $6.50.
Only one point may be obtained per year. The Unit 4 spring turkey permit is also valid in adjacent Units 1, 2 and 5. Applicants have the option of applying for a Unit 4 combo permit at the reduced price, but the second turkey game tag will only be valid in Units 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6. Unit 4 Spring Turkey Application Fees General Application: $32.50 Landowner/Tenant Application: $20.00 General Combo Permit/Game Tag Application: $42.50 L a n d o w n e r / Te n a n t Combo Permit/Game Tag Application: $25.00 Nonresident Tenant Application: $37.50 Nonresident Tenant
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Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce News Chamber Banquet slated for Saturday, March 24, 2018 The Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Banquet is planned for Saturday, March 24, 2018. You definitely don’t want to miss it! Entertainment will be provided by the Depot Theater Group out of Dodge City, with catering provided by Leslee Hoggatt and Nancy Honig. Between the Murder Mystery and this year’s Distinguished Service Awards, it is sure to be a great time! Tickets are $25 per person and can be obtained at the Chamber office, 630 S. Main, or by
calling Director Alisha Owens at 620-544-4305. Dinner and a program will begin at 6:00 p.m. at the Memorial Hall. Please RSVP soon to ensure a seat! Just call 620-544-4305 or email hugotonchamber@ gmail.com. At the Banquet, the winners of the Citizen of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award will be recognized. If you haven’t yet, please make your nominations by Friday, February 23, 2018 by emailing or calling Alisha.
RULES OF THE GAME
Ridgeview High Characters Janie Bliss Daner
High school cheerleader now married to the ex-captain of the football team.
Brian Daner
High school jock, was captain of the football team; now runs a sporting goods store in Ridgeview.
Tim Perry
Member of the football team, class clown; now a lawyer in Chicago.
Marlie Henderson
A model who really made it big after high school, she is very gorgeous and elegant.
John Stuff with the Depot Theater Group
Sabrina Palmer
A professor at NUI who came from the poor side of town but was able to travel and become educated. A good friend of Marlie’s.
Arthur Gianelli
The class nerd, still not much better. He works in his Uncle’s import/export business in Chicago.
Nominations sought for Chamber awards
Surely you all know, with the beginning of the new year, it is Billy Club Top reporter on the school newspaper, now a lieutenant again time to think about the on the local police force. accomplishments and selfless acts of many in Stevens County. Patty Toosweet Class President who organized this event. Patty has an In an effort to acknowledge these old secret, but she is less concerned about it now than formerly. She wants money from Sabrina. individuals, the Hugoton Area Chamber of Commerce would like to invite the citizens of S t e v e n s to County THIS PAGE make nominations for CitiIS zen of the Year and Lifetime SPONSORED Achievement 1015 N. Kansas awards for Highway 51 East BY THESE 2017. These Liberal, Ks 67901 Hugoton awards will be AREA 620-624-5653 presented to 620-544-4351
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Ladies bring home bronze The Lady Eagles showed signs of life as they traveled to Sterling and came out of the tournament with a third place finish. The Lady Eagles picked up a big win Wednesday night, fell Thursday, then won Friday and brought home third. Hugoton’s JoHanna Rawlins was also named to the All Tournament team. The Lady Eagles got big production from their twin towers Wednesday night as both Rawlins and Jordyn Beard combined for 25 rebounds in the game. Beard fell two short for tying the team record of rebounds in a game with 18. The post production helped give the Lady Eagles the edge in second chance opportunities and made Southeast Saline struggle to find baskets of
their own as the two ladies added 11 blocks. Hugoton cruised to a first round win 53-17. Thursday was another story for the Lady Eagles as they had to contend with foul trouble from the get-go. Hugoton’s Rawlins and Brooklyn Harper fouled out early in the fourth quarter. The Lady Eagles also turned the ball over 28 times compared to Sterling’s 14. The combination of turnover troubles, foul trouble, and scoring issues doomed the Lady Eagles, resulting in a 43-47 loss to the host team. Beard grabbed another 15 boards for the Eagles and Rawlins had 12 points, however she scored them all in the first half. Friday, the Hugoton team bounced back and contin-
ued their dominance on defense and also got big production from Harper and Laney Hoskinson to help the Lady Eagles claim third place. Harper put up 13 points followed by Rawlins’ 12, and Hoskinson’s 11. Rawlins was the only Eagle named to the All Tournament team as she finished with 41 points and “Intimidating Defense”, as Adigun would put it. He went on to say, “It’s a huge honor for Jo to be the only player from a school not named Sterling or Beloit!” As for the team he praised his girls for their overall teamwork mentioning, “Everyone on the team contributed in one way or another in getting the team a 2-1 record and third place finish.”
Earning third place at the Sterling tournament are the Lady Eagles! In the front left to right, are Kenedy Perry, Etni Guzman, McKenna Hamlin, Laney Hoskinson, Toby McClure, Molly McClure and Rebecca Johnson. In back are
Did you KNow? Millions of people resolve to get healthier by dieting and exercising more frequently at the start of each new year. According to data from the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, 12 percent of new gym member-
Eagles fail to clinch wins at Sterling; finish sixth The Eagles traveled to Sterling last week and suffered a couple last-second defeats to finish sixth in the tournament. The young Eagles still showed signs of growing pains, as they bookended their tournament with losses. In a tournament where the Eagles have fared well in recent years, they struggled with late game pressure. In their first game of the tournament, it looked like thee Eagles were about matched to last season’s output, as they had a 17-point lead. However the Eagles started to struggle with Trinity’s pressure and allowed them to make several big
runs, giving Trinity the confidence they needed to take down the Hugoton team. The Eagles led late in the game until Trinity hit a runner in the lane with three seconds on the clock, sending the Eagles to the consolation side of the bracket with a 59-60 loss. Damian Lewis led the Eagles in scoring with 18 points followed by Mitchell Hamlin’s 17. Hugoton rebounded from the day-one loss, as they faced Remington. The Eagles used a big second quarter to help put some padding in their lead as they went into the half 27-16. Hugoton added ten more in the third and held off Remington’s
Coach Jeff Ramsey, Brooklyn Harper, Jordyn Beard, JoHanna Rawlins, Jaysa Featherston, Britta Beesley, Manager Dallie Hoskinson, Coach Keenan Thompson and Coach Emmanuel Adigun. Photo courtesy of USD 210.
fourth quarter charge to hang on and win 46-38. Hamlin, who put up a teamhigh 11 points, led the Eagles. Hugoton won the rebounding edge with 29 boards compared to Remington’s 20. The Eagles also scored 16 points off turnovers. During the final day of competition, the Hugoton team faced off against Smoky Valley High School for the fifth and sixth place game. The Eagles took another late game loss to conclude the tournament as Smoky Valley got a basket with .9 seconds left to sink the Eagles and giving them a sixth place finish. Hugoton had the lead in this game as
they took a six-point lead going into the fourth. Smoky Valley scored 17 points in the fourth and held the Eagles to nine points to help set up the end game stunner. The Hugoton team gave up 15 points off of turnovers to aid in their loss. Hamlin again led the team with 19 points off of seven of nine shooting from the field.
ships are opened in January. The second week of January is one of the busiest times of year in the fitness industry. But many people who decide to exercise more at the dawn of a new year quickly lose that resolve. New Year’s resolutions to diet may wane as well. In 2013, a UK food company found - of those who diet regularly - two out of five quit within the first seven days, one out of five last a month, and only 20 percent make it to the three-month mark. To make healthy resolutions last longer, people should recognize results do not happen overnight and should not be discouraged by slow progress. In addition, diet and exercise is not a fast fix,
but rather a lifestyle change. With consistent calorie control and exercise, people may see a gradual reduction in weight and other improvements to their overall health. Some may find it most effective to work with a nutritionist and a gym trainer. Submitted by Metro.
Good Luck on Your Winter Sports Monday, January 29 Thursday, January 25 HMS Basketball Boys 8a & 7a vs. Ulysses HMS Basketball Boys 8a & 7a vs. at Home, 4:00 p.m. Garden City at Home, 4:00 p.m. 23 4:00pmHMS Basketball Baseball: JV()Boys (Date Changed to 03-21-17) (Away)Basketball Boys 8b & 7b vs. 8b & 7b vs. vs. vs.Liberal HMS 4:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) UlyssesSoftball: at Home, 5:00 p.m. Garden City at Home, 5:00 p.m. 4:00pm JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Friday, 26 4:00pm Softball:January Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Tuesday, January 30 6:00pm JV() (Date vs. vs.Liberal (Away) HHS Wrestling Varsity atBaseball: Garden City,Changed to 03-21-17) HHS Basketball Girls & Boys JV at 6:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) 9:30 a.m. Holcomb, 4:45 p.m. 6:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) & Girls JV vs. vs.Kismet-South HHS Western Basketball Girls Varsity & Boys C 6:00pm HHS Basketball BoysSoftball: Varsity Heights (Away) Team at Holcomb, 7:00pm:00pm at Liberal, 4:00 p.m. Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away)6:30 p.m. 4:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) HHS Basketball Girls & Boys C Team at HHS Basketball Boys Varsity & Girls C 4:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Liberal, 5:45 p.m. Team at Holcomb, 8:00 p.m. 4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) HHS Basketball Girls Varsity atJV() Liberal, February 2 6:00pm Baseball: (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs.Friday, vs.Liberal (Away) 6:00 p.m. HHS Basketball 6:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal Boys (Away) & Girls JV vs. 6:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) HHS Basketball Boys Varsity at Liberal, Goodland at Home, 4:45 p.m. 6:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) 7:30 p.m. HHS Basketball Girls Varsity & Boys C 7:00pm HMS - Social (Home):00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) Saturday, January 27 Team vs. Goodland at Home, 6:30 p.m. 4:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) 4:00pm Softball: JV vs. vs.Kismet-South Heights (Away) HHSWestern Basketball Boys Varsity & Girls C HHS Wrestling JV at Larned, 9:00 a.m. 4:00pm Softball: Varsity vs. vs.Kismet-South Western Heights (Away) Team vs. Goodland at Home, 8:00 p.m. HHS Wrestling Varsity at Garden City, 6:00pm Baseball: JV() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) 9:30 p.m. 6:00pm Baseball: Varsity() (Date Changed to 03-21-17) vs. vs.Liberal (Away) 6:00pm
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SPORTS
Eagle wrestlers divide and conquer at Hays and Cimarron
David Cruz stares down Trey Van Pelt of Hays before their match. Cruz was pinned, but still managed a sixth-place finish.
HHS wrestler Ethan Shopteese takes down his opponent this past weekend.
The Hugoton Eagles wrestling split up this weekend to compete in two different tournaments. The varsity side traveled to Hays for a two-day competition at the Bob Kuhn Classic. The JV group went to Cimarron Friday night to wrestle in varsity competition of their own. This was the Eagles’ first big test of the season to tell where the team is at and areas they should address for post-season success. For the varsity side, the Eagles took nine wrestlers to Hays to wrestle in an event with 26 teams. The event boasted some of the state’s top wrestlers as several were on top of the state rankings coming in. Friday night, all of the wrestlers who went in suffered a loss, placing them in the consolation side of the bracket. Marcos Baeza tallied his first loss of the season in the quarterfinals to McKellen Rains from Oakley. Michael Mendoza was the only Eagle to reach the semi-finals round. He faced Joshua Ball from Hoisington, an up and coming freshman with a family background of tough wrestlers. Mendoza went the distance but fell in the final period. Out of the nine HHS wrestlers, only two of the wrestlers did not compete Saturday, Adan Vera who lost
twice, and Jalen Rosales due to an injury. The next day was not any easier for the Eagles as the competition got more intense. In fact, Manny Mendoza had two of his matches delayed with several blood time stoppages as he had to deal with a cut lip and a bad bloody nose that hindered him for the day. Manny got a win in his first match of the day but his next match went into overtime where he fell by pin to Mason Thrash from McPherson. Baeza, who had suffered his first loss of the season Friday night, had to wrestle four times Saturday. All four went the full length and he suffered two more losses with one of them again at the hands of Rains. Baeza medaled at sixth place. Michael Mendoza had an easier path for the best finish among the Eagles as the loss Friday night semis set him farther in the bracket on consolation side, however he also saw the better competitor come out that side to face him. Kreighton Meyers from
J Fabela holds up his medal earned at Scott City.
Hugoton Federation wrestlers show off their brackets and their medals after the Scott City tournament Saturday.
B. Colantonio proudly shows his medal.
J. Baeza and D. Baeza are proud of their medals!
Michael Mendoza faces off against his opponent during competition at the Bob Kuhn Classic in Hays this past weekend. Hays won 5-2 and left Michael with a chance to get fifth. Michael fell in the fifth place match and came home with sixth. The only other wrestler who came home with a medal was under-the-radar David Cruz, who all season used his laid-back style to lull opponents into false hope, then Cruz crushed those hopes. He went 1-1 Friday and then won his first two matches Saturday. After that, Cruz faced Trey Van Pelt from Hays who sent Cruz to the fifth and sixth place match with a pin. From there Cruz lost again to Ian Kampe from Haysville to take sixth. The JV wrestlers fared better with some easier competition, as four of the five Hugoton wrestlers finished in the top four in their weight classes. Carter Coziahr came out the best of the group, as he went third going 3-2 on the day. Other placers for the
JV side were Dante Duran with fourth, Gerardo Rubio fourth, and Brian Gonzalez fourth. Coach Addison said after the weekend’s tough competition, “We wrestled hard this past weekend. Michael Mendoza, Marcos Baeza, and David Cruz all got sixth. We placed seventeenth out of 26 teams, not bad for fighting sickness and injuries. We found out what we need to work on the next three weeks to prepare for Regional and State. We have a tough two-day tournament in Garden City this weekend that the boys will prepare for and see totally different competition having nationally ranked teams from Colorado, Nebraska and New Mexico there.” The Eagles varsity will be in Garden City and JV will travel to Larned.
Federation wrestlers travel to Pratt Hugoton Wrestling Federation went to Pratt January 13. There was a great turnout and some placers. F. Reinerio wrestled in the Six and Under 55 pound division and placed second. B. Heger in the Eight and Under 80
pound division placed fourth. In the 12 and Under 120 pound division D. Tinoco placed fourth. Also placing fourth were U. Martinez Ten and Under 110 pounds and Z. Poulsen 12 and Under 84 pounds.
C. Perez wins at the Scott City tourney this past weekend.
Eighteen youngsters - and their coaches - from Hugoton gear up Saturday for a wrestling tournament in Scott City. Hugoton Wrestling
Club did a great job, coming home with 11 medals! Way to go fellas!
Young grapplers face off in Scott City What a day for wrestling in Scott City! Hugoton wrestling club took 18 wrestlers to Scott City and had 11 place. D Baeza wrestled in the Ten and Under 82 pound division and placed third. In the Eight and Under 58 pound division J Baeza placed fourth. E Camacho placed fourth in the Ten and Under division. In the Six and Under division B Colantonio wrestled at 49 pounds and U Martinez wrestled in the Ten and Under 110 pound division. A Perez placed first in the Six and Under at 40 pounds. C Perez wrestled in the Six and Under at 80 pounds. F Reinerio placed first in the Six and Under at 58 pounds. Other placers were D Tinoco in 12 and Under 120 pounds for third and J Fabela in Ten and Under at 170 pounds for second. Coach Shopteese had this to say about club wrestling, “The Coaches are very happy
with the turn out at the Scott City tournament, out of the 18 kids who participated we had 11 of them place. It’s a good start to building a successful program that will benefit us in the long run when the kids compete in Junior High and High School. We greatly appreciate all the support from the volunteer coaches, parents and the community, this is a
tough sport, we have all become a ‘FAMILY’. Lots of travel time and expense goes into participating in tournaments all over the state. The kids still seem to be having a good time and leaving events and practice with a smile on their faces. We are very excited for the club and things are looking great for the future of the sport in Hugoton.”
Sunday, January 28, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Hugoton Middle School West Gym All boys and girls ages 9 & Under and 10-14. Gym will be open at 1:00 p.m. for practice and registration. Participants should enter through the west or south gym doors.
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Museum Update
Crossing the Niles Rolla History from David Stout
Ken Burditt, brother of Fontel Littrell, sent the Hermes this picture and the information below. Thanks for the information Ken! “In the history section of a recent issue you had listed an article about, and a quote from my Uncle Earl Kerns who was Sheriff in Stevens County in the late 1930’s and again in the late 1940’s. His quoted comment indicated the jail was empty at that time. I recall another time during that same period when the jail was completely full. It was during the spring or summer and the windows of the old jail were all open and the prisoners were crowded around the windows to get a breath of air. At that same time, Uncle Earl had just accumulated a sizable quantity of confiscated bootleg whiskey. As required by law, he had assembled the necessary witnesses and proceeded to break all the offending bottles one evening. The area he chose was right near the side of the jail where the prisoners were huddled around the open windows. As each bottle was broken and the smell of alcohol wafted up past the windows, the prisoners all let out loud moans as though they were losing their best friend. The enclosed picture of Uncle Earl and myself, taken in front of the old jail, gives an indication of the high degree of hero worship I felt for him. I obviously hadn’t learned to be quite as nonchalant as he was about wearing boots, hat, bandana, along with cap guns and holsters. I don’t remember the situation but I also appear to have a candy cigar in my mouth. Earl died of a heart attack while making an arrestDecember 31, 1949. Good memories Ken Burditt. Taken from the January 24, 2008 issue of The Hugoton Hermes.
History from the Hermes
by Ruthie Winget Thursday, January 23, 2003 the Charles Kerbow family. The Bethel Friends Youth Fortunately Mrs. Kerbow and plan to inaugurate their new her young daughter were the youth building with a Super only people home and they Bowl party. escaped without injury. Thursday, January 22, 1998 However, they lost all their An interesting sight belongings in the fire. greeted residents of Moscow Friday, January 23, 1948 on the highway as Richard Junior Farmer re-opened Clinesmith’s semi truck was his skating rink a mile north turned on its side due to of Hugoton last week after shifting of the giant bales some improvements were he was hauling. Luckily added, which included a Clinesmith wasn’t injured. new roof and a hardwood Thursday, January 21, 1988 floor. The rink was shut Forty-four foreign lan- down during the time he was guage students will travel to in the service. Mexico with instructor Carol Friday, January 28, 1938 Swinney. The students will Train service was resumed travel to Mexico City and on the Santa Fe through Mazatlan. They should enjoy Hugoton early Wednesday the sights of Mexico City and morning. It was the first train the activities at Mazatlan. west since Sunday. A sand Thursday, January 26, 1978 drift three miles east of Rolla A blazing inferno covered the tracks 41/2 feet destroyed a mobile home deep and extended 1,300 feet belonging to Gib Coulter in length. According to offiaround 9:00 a.m. south of cials, this year is the worst Feterita January 17, 1978. drifting of soil on the tracks The home was occupied by since dust storms began.
Last week I ended the article by telling about the time Merlin Stout suggested to me one day in 1959 that we skip school for the rest of the day, go find our dads, and go pheasant hunting with them – which we did. Telling that little story reminded me of other pheasant hunting stories during the time I was in high school. For some reason, the best pheasant hunting seems to have been up north of the river around Richfield, and during my junior year in high school our class thought a great way to make some money would be to serve some good ole’ country cooking to the hunters in Richfield – which we did. There were three kids in our class from Richfield - Lana Trahern, Carol Vogt, and Jimmy Don Davidson - so between the three of them, they made reservations for our junior class in the Richfield grade school. And for one weekend in 1961, we fed the pheasant hunters festive feasts. Jumping ahead 44 years to pheasant hunting season in 2005, I was home for my father’s funeral and re-experienced the season in a slightly different way. Several days after Dad’s funeral, I was heading back to Amarillo to catch a plane, and had a close call as I was heading south across the Oklahoma panhandle towards Goodwell. While I was breezing along, a pickup was approaching me from the south, but it was taking up most of the narrow road. I started slowing down when all of a sudden it swerved to the right, and it appeared the driver threw out a large object in front of me, which I thought was a blanket at first since it filled the sky. The object hit the payment and was heading right for me when I saw what it was. It was a big ole’ bloodhound huntin’ dog! The hound rolled several times and then stood up, stunned and dazed. I was braking hard but there wasn’t enough room to miss it. Luckily, the pickup zipped on by me, and I was able to swerve to the left just in time to miss the dog. Looking in my rear-view mirror, I noticed the pickup stopped and went back to retrieve the dazed but otherwise undamaged dog. As I look back on the
whole incident, I think I now know what happened. The pickup was packed with a bunch of pheasant hunters with their dog in the back. The driver was watching for pheasants but not watching the road. When he DID look up and spotted me, he swerved right to avoid hitting me. Unfortunately, that quick jerk to the right threw the dog out the left side – right into my path. I just have to wonder if they were also drinking beer that early in the day... This last story may or may not be true, but it’s a pheasant hunting story I heard when I was in high school during the early 1960s, so here goes: Karl Niles was a farmer northwest of Richfield. One day he spotted some non-local pheasant hunters from back east somewhere tearing through one of his unharvested fields in their fancy pickup, so he positioned himself on the road where they were about to exit his field. He got out of his pickup, leaned up against it with his arms crossed, and waited. The hunters got to him, and without so much as a “Howdy do,” they asked, “This your crop?” “Sure is,” Karl replied. “How much damage do you figure we did?” the driver asked. Karl peered past them, surveying his flattened crop, and said, “About a hundred dollars I’d figure.” The hunter behind the wheel handed Karl two crisp one-hundred dollar bills and said, “Here’s two hundred dollars. We’re going back through.”
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Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum’s Billy Woodworth shows the new spinning wheel displayed at the Museum. Barbara Beeks brought the spinning wheel to the museum for everyone’s enjoyment. How does the spinning wheel work? Submitted by Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum Curator Stanley McGill, taken from “The People’s Home Recipe Book” published in 1915. What Constitutes Household Management Not many years ago everything made to meet the needs of the people was created in the home. Now, as different shops and factories have taken most of the productions and developed them into large and flourishing industries and manufactories, there are two problems always to face, and these are production and consumption. It is interesting to watch the wonderful strides of today in producing wealth, but it is of at least equal importance how this money is spent; and the home is the center for the consumption of this wealth. It has been said by students of Home Economics that the greatest financial losses come through the home. If this be true, then women should begin to have a better understanding of the practice of economy in the home. First, they should help and encourage in every way to increase the income; and second, to lesson the expenditures. It is not always what
we earn, but how that is spent that insures the best economy and results in perfect, or nearly perfect, household management. At the present time the difficulty with the housekeeper is not so much that she has lack of income, as that she does not always spend wisely. Women are almost having their first real awakening to the fact that they must acquire more knowledge and skill to do the work in the home successfully and thus live better and have greater enjoyment and prosperity. is, or Homemaking should be, a business. The home has close business relations with the grocer, butcher, merchant, bank and in fact the business world in general and only businesslike methods can succeed. Begin early in life with your daughters and train them in systematic household management and home-making and there will be fewer financial failures in the business world. The Stevens County Gas and Historical Museum is open Monday through Friday from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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Memories from yesteryear by H.A. Olmstead, Mr. Brubaker, Bob May and his man joined the itinerary to help if the bus should get stalled. In the meantime, one of the county patrols joined them to help them through snow banks. After the bus left Hugoton, E.F. Timmons, principal of the school, Frank Mantzke and Mr. Gregg in a Gregg truck, followed the buses to see how they were getting along. They were at the Cecil Lynch farm at about 1:00 p.m. The bus driven by Schwartz and party had been there and apparently doing okay. Timmons and his party started back to town. They got stuck south of Hugoton. They arrived at the Panhandle booster station east of Hugoton about 4:30 a.m. Friday. They were plenty cold and hungry. Soon after the bus left Lynch’s, it got stuck in a drift near the Voorhees school house. The patrol also got stuck. The men and children
made their way back to the school to stay until help arrived. The gas was not shut off so a warm fire was enjoyed by all. Six men and as many children remained at the school house all night. The children were from the Richard Claggett, Oscar Kagarice, Clarence Grewell, Forest Purcell and Raymond Gressley families. Scherel Knier and Oscar Kagarice made it to the schoolhouse that night to check up on them and to bring them some provisions. The following morning, the children went to the Cecil Lynch farm home for breakfast. They were able to get to their homes early Friday morning. When Timmons and his party got back to town and could get some breakfast and into dry clothing, a party was immediately organized to make the search for Mr. Glen Goering, another bus driver who was missing. Continued next week.
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Krissann is new Moscow correspondent Krissann Roland is the new Moscow correspondent. She is the wife of Nathaniel, and mom to Audric age 14, Khloe age seven and Sadie age two with one on the way. She enjoys baking, cross stitch, knitting and gardening as well as going to all her kids’ events and just being involved with her family.
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MHS cheerleaders host cheer clinic Saturday The Henry Smith family generously donates one of Henry’s quilts to the United Methodist Church for their Groundhog supper.
Come to the Groundhog supper The Moscow United Methodist Church is hosting its annual Groundhog supper Saturday, February 3 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the church. It is an excellent supper for a freewill donation. The
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Wildcat boys defeat Bison in close game Tuesday, January 16 the Wildcats hosted the Balko Bison at home. The varsity girls lost to the Bison 20-69. Morgan Robson had six points. Adriana Salcedo had five points, Monica Gonzalez four points, Brittney Stuckey and Morgan Lahey each added two points and Paola Gomez added one point. The men beat the Bison 54-52. Axel Granillo led the scoring with 22 points. Jalen Shaddix had ten points, Jaylen Mendez nine points, Javi Marquez six points,
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Adan Granillo four points, JD Robson two points and Trenton Davidson one point. The Wildcats travel to Deerfield January 23 for their next game.
MJH basketball teams compete against Rolla The junior high teams traveled to Rolla to play Monday, January 15. The A girls played in the new gym and beat the Pirates 22-13 with Lizette Gonzalez leading the scoring with 12 points. Cambria Phillips and Jolee Hoffine each contributed five points. The A boys played right after the girls and suffered a loss with the score of 15-25. Jose Moran scored six points. Blaze Johnson contributed three points and Isaac Barboza, Jesse Persinger and Zayden Dorsey had two points apiece. After the A games were played, the teams went to the old gym and played their B teams. The B girls only played one quarter and lost 1-8 with Ashley Kennedy scoring the only point. The B boys played two quarters and lost 2-5 with Zayden Dorsey having both points in the loss.
Krissann Roland is the new Moscow Hermes correspondent.. Here she poses with her family. From the left are Krissann with Khloe in front, Nathaniel holding Sadie and Audric. Photo courtesy of Rose Lens Photography by Jillian Martin.
Wildcats play final game of season against Walsh
Thursday, January 18 Walsh came to town to play the Wildcats for their final game of their season. Both A and B boys played in the new gym. The A boys lost in a close one 32-36 with Aiden Miramontes leading the scoring with 10 points. Both Audric Roland and Jose Moran each had six points. Blaze Johnson had five points. Jesse Persinger had three points and Jesus Grandos had two points. The B boys also lost unfortunately with a score of 9-21. Isaac Barboza had six points. Aidan Cullison had two points and Jeremy Sutherland had one point.
In the Old gym the A and B girls also played their last games of the season. The A girls lost 24-45 with Lizette Gonzalez leading the scoring effort with 18 points. Athziry Marquez had four points and Jolee Hoffine had two points. The B girls defeated Walsh 28-6 with Giselle Parades leading the scoring with 10 points. Kate Gonzalez had eight points. Ashley Kennedy had four points. Jacie James, Sarai Barboza and Ambrosia Martinez each contributed two points. Next up for the Junior High Wildcats is Scholars Bowl and track.
MHS basketball competes against Rolla in tough competition Monday The high school basketball teams traveled to Rolla Monday, January 15. The JV girls only played one quarter due to a small number of players for each side. The girls lost 6-8 with Paola Gomez contributing three
January 18, an assembly took place at Moscow Grade School to recognize students for exceptional work or improvement in these areas: academic, citizenship and/or character. These assemblies will be monthly for the remainder of the school year. Pictured in front left to right are Chelsea Crawford, Blake Salmans, Lila Teeter and Deacon Hockett. In back are Sara Peters, Jon Ketchum, Kaitlyn Howe, Walt the Wildcat, Elisha Staggers, Jenna Howe and Marisol Salcedo. Not pictured is Anna Reimer. Photo courtesy of Stu Moore.
points, Hailey Blue two points and Stacey Enns one point. The varsity girls lost to the Pirates 28-42. Monica Gonzalez led the scoring with nine points. Jessie James and Brittney Stuckey each had six points, Morgan Robson five points and Morgan Lahey two points. The JV boys’ team beat the Pirates 50-23 with Adan Granillo leading the scoring with 16 points. Gerardo Garcia had ten points, and JD Robson eight points. Both Alikx Briggs and Isaac Clifft contributed five points with Trenton Kennedy adding four points and Luis Martinez two points. The varsity men also beat Rolla with a score of 66-43. Jaylen Mendez led the scoring with 15 points. Axel Granillo was right behind him with 14 points. Jalen Shaddix had 11 points and Javi Marquez added ten points. JD Robson contributed five points, Trenton Davidson four points, Justyn Allen three points and both Gaby Granillo and Gerardo Garcia added two points.
Bernice Norton celebrates eighty - five years Bernice Norton celebrated her eighty-fifth birthday Sunday at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton. Family members attending were her children - Lynne Fink, Linda Shaddix and Larry Norton all of Moscow; Vicki Gaskill from Hugoton; and John Norton and guest Luly from Liberal. Grandchildren attending were Kristy Brazeal and husband Billy from Hugoton, Rusty Allen, Kara Sears and Josh Shaddix and wife Candace all from Moscow, Paige German from Johnson, and Crystal Cochran and
Bernice Norton celebrates her eighty-fifth birthday at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton last Sunday. husband Mickey and Chad Norton and wife Jamie all from Liberal. Great grandchildren at the celebration were Kage and
Justyn Allen, Tatum and Paisley Sears all from Moscow, Nolan German from Johnson and Mady and Maci Cochran from Liberal. Great great grandchild was Kaiden Allen from Moscow. Other guests were Cailey Peirson and Braxton Johnson from Moscow. A meal was served, followed by birthday cake and then gifts were opened. The rest of the evening was spent visiting and enjoying mom, grandma, great grandma and great great grandma.
Tina Martens is Spelling Champion Tuesday, January 16 was an exciting night in Elkhart for the young Rolla Spelling Bee participants. The junior level spellers performed well, spelling for about 45 minutes before narrowing the field to two: one Rolla student and one Elkhart student. Aidan Allen, who placed second last year at Rolla, was the last remaining Rolla star. He stumbled on his word “chapel” and was defeated after a long and arduous round of spelling by Elkhart’s Kaden Perry. The senior division was next. Although the round did not last as long, the spelling was just as exciting. Rolla’s Tina Martens was the last Rolla student standing when she faltered over her word. Tina thought she was out for sure, but another Elkhart student missed his word as well. Zander Woodward from Elkhart correctly spelled his word and then was given another word to win the Bee. Unfortunately, he misspelled the next word; putting the other two back in the running for Senior Champ. Tina
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RJH students participate in Honor Choir and Honor Band
The Southwest Kansas District Junior High Music Educators Association gathered Saturday, January 20 at Dodge City. Participating in the choir from Rolla were Abby Garcia, Thomas Brown and Jaxen Mauk. Carissa Sohm participated in the Junior High Honor Band. Sam Eiland is very proud of his students and the efforts Tina Martens poses as the County Senior Morton Division Champion Spelling Bee winner. Photo courtesy of Kim Mauk. correctly spelled her word then waited with bated breath as the other two misspelled their words. Tina then had to spell one final word and was declared the Senior Champion for Morton County, following in the footsteps of her older sister who won last year. Congrats to all the spellers and especially to Tina Martens! Rolla is proud of you!
they put forth to go the extra mile with their musical talents. Abby is the daughter of Kim and Joel Garcia. Carissa is the daughter of Greg and Becky Sohm. Thomas is the son of Matthew and Georgina Brown. Jaxen is the son of Adam and Kim Mauk. Congratulations to all of you!
Jon Schnable, Gardell and Kelly Schnable and Megan Gibler and Traci Taylor pose with basketballs as a proverbial “passing of the ball” takes place. Photo courtesy of USD 217 Facebook page.
Rolla welcomes new coaches with familiar faces
Coaching is a family affair at Rolla. The junior high head basketball coach is Gardell Schnable, assisted by his lovely wife Kelly. The high school head basketball coach is Jon Schnable, son of Gardell and Kelly. The junior high assistant girls’ basketball coach is Traci Taylor.
The high school head girls’ basketball coach is Megan (Taylor) Gibler, daughter of Harvey and Traci Taylor. Harvey coached his fair share of teams while he was a teacher at Rolla as well. The passing of the ball continues!
Junior High KMEA Honor Choir participants are Thomas Brown, Abby Garcia and Jaxen Mauk. Not pictured is Carissa Sohm, who played in the Junior High KMEA Honor Band. Photo courtesy of Kim Mauk.
Pirates win some, lose some at Moscow Monday, January 15 was a great night of Pirate basketball against the Moscow Wildcats in Rolla. The final scores were as follows: JH girls fell to Moscow 13-22; JH boys defeated the Wildcats 25-15; HS girls defeated the Wildcats 42-28; and HS boys fell to the Wildcats 43-66. Owen Shore started his last game at home as an eighth grader. Scoring for Rolla Owen Shores starts his last game at home as an eighth grader.
were Owen Shores two points, Desean Lewis 15 points, Rylan Williams two points, Thomas Brown and Matthew Garcia three points each. Junior High JV Team also defeated Moscow 5-2 running their record to 3 wins and 0 losses. Congratulations to the junior high boys and the high school girls on your wins and way to work hard to the junior high girls and high school boys.
Junior High boys’ basketball team pictured back left to right are Thomas Brown, Jaxen Mauk, Coach Kelly Schnable, Matthew Garcia, Coach Gardell Schnable, Owen Shores, Xander Sanchez and Jorge Herrera. In front are Dasean Lewis, Austin Apelu, Jaxon Schwindt, Rylan Williams and Kenneth Fosdick. Team photo courtesy of USD 217 Yearbook staff.
Adynn Milburn is among finalists of ‘Happy Birthday, Kansas’ contest
Darren Clark poses with his plaque for his 12½ years of service on the USD 217 Board of Education. Photo courtesy of Kim Mauk.
Darren Clark honored for years of service
Brummett - Martinez Mr. and Mrs. Karick Brummett of Rolla would like to announce the engagement of their daughter Kyri Jade to Quinten Martinez, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tony Martinez of Cameron, Mo. Kyri is currently a student through Barclay College Online Courses and Quinten is actively serving as a corporal in the Marine Corp. A March wedding is being planned.
What’s for LUNCH? USD #217 Menu
Thursday, January 25 B. Cinnamon Roll, Fresh Banana L. Taco Salad, Romaine Lettuce, Tortilla Chips, Refried Beans, Red Bell Pepper Strips, Watermelon, Cinn. Puff Monday, January 29 B. Cereal, Sausage Patty, Diced Pears L. Mini Meatball Sub, Ranch Potato Wedges, Salad, Cucumber Slices, Fresh Peach Tuesday, January 30 B. Biscuit & Gravy, Fresh Orange L. Popcorn Chicken, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Baby Carrots, Apricot Halves, Roll & Honey Wednesday, January 31 B. Chicken Biscuit Breakfast Sand, Fresh Mixed Fruit Cup
L. Cheese Pizza, Corn, Broccoli Florets, Baby Carrots, Citrus Fruit Cup
Fundraiser dinner planned for girls’ trip “Down Under” Allyson Norton and Alexandra Hart and their families will be hosting a free will donation fundraiser dinner Sunday, January 28, beginning at 11:00 a.m. Alexandra and Allyson have been chosen to play volleyball “down under” this summer. They will be serving chicken and noodles with all the trimmings! Come out and support these two with their trip to Australia!
Darren Clark was recognized Friday, January 12 for his 12 and a half years of service to the Rolla School Board. Darren followed his dad’s footsteps when he took the position. Rolla is very appreciative for all Darren and his family have done for the Rolla school.
Revitalization meeting planned for January 30 The second Rolla Revitalization meeting will take place Tuesday, January 30 at 7:00 p.m. at the Rolla Civic Center. All community members are welcome to attend.
Community Calendar Thursday, January 25 Pre-Kindergarten thru second grade to Museum in Elkhart 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Junior High StuCo Movie Night at 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 26 Driver's Ed 8:30-11:30 a.m. Junior High Basketball at Felt at 4:00 p.m. High School Basketball at Felt at 6:30 p.m. No School Saturday, January 27 Rolla Hope Dinner in Multipurpose Room at 5:00 p.m. Monday, January 29 Junior High Scholars’ Bowl at Deerfield at 4:00 p.m.
Adynn Milburn a seven year old second grader at Elkhart Elementary School is among the winners in the “2017 Happy Birthday, Kansas!” Student Photo Contest, sponsored by the Kansas legislative spouses in conjunction with the Kansas Historical Society. The theme this year was “Your Community History”. The entries had to tell a story based on the theme and document a moment in time. The student could submit up to five entries to be eligible for one prize. But Adynn entered only one picture in the photo contest! SaKya, Adynn’s older sister also entered the contest. Judging was based on creativity, technical achievement, depiction of theme, and composition. There were 627 entries, first grade through high school. Adynn will be traveling to Topeka this week for the special awards presentation at the Kansas State rotunda of the Kansas State Capitol. The
winner will be announced during that time, her photo will be on display and she will be presented with an award. Adynn is the daughter of Pete and Priscilla Milburn of Elkhart, sister to SaKya and Cami. She is the granddaughter of Dorothy Milburn of Elkhart and Sam and Rachel Dunn and Lois Dunn of Richfield. Adynn’s mother Priscilla and younger sister Cami will be traveling with her and will also attend the presentation with her. As part of the ceremony they will be taking photographs of winners by grade along with Governor Sam Brownback, the Executive Director of Kansas Historical Society, Jennie Chinn, and the legislative representatives who are available to attend. The week after Kansas Day, all photo entries will be available online at kshs.org. Congratulations to Adynn! She is looking forward to the celebration Friday morning, January 26!
Adynn Milburn
Dermot Community Supper Saturday, January 27
7:00 p.m.
@ the Dermot School
It will be a SOUP supper, so please bring Soup, sandwiches, salads, or a dessert. The next Dermot supper will be Sat., February 24 at 7:00 P.M. hosted by Cheryl Archuleta, 620-593-4465 Your attendance would be a blessing to all.
Questions? call: 620-593-4436 or 353-3643
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interested in the estate will govern themselves accordingly.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS
All creditors of the decedent are notified to exhibit their demands against the estate within the later of four (4) months from the date of the first publication of this notice under K.S.A. 592236 and amendments thereto, or if the identity of the creditor is known or reasonably ascertainable, within 30 days after actual notice was given as provided by law, and if their demands is not thus exhibited, they shall be forever barred.
IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ALMETA G. THOMPSON, DECEASED Case No. 18PR1 NOTICE TO CREDITORS THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You and each of you will take notice that on the 11th day of January, 2018, Phillip W. Thompson was appointed as the Executor of the Estate of Almeta G. Thompson, deceased, and duly qualified as such Executor; and letters testamentary were issued to him on January 11, 2018, by the District Court of Stevens County, Kansas. All parties
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MONDAYS@ 5 PM PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 18, 2018) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF DOROTHY V. LYNCH, DECEASED
TATE & KITZKE L.L.C. 1024 S. Trindle, P. O. Box 909 Hugoton, KS 67951-0909 (620) 544-2103 Attorneys for the Executor
Case No. 2018 PR 2 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified a petition has been filed on January 11, 2018, in this Court by Janet K. Sutton and Roger E. Lynch, as heirs of the will and estate of Dorothy V. Lynch, deceased, and as co-executors named in her will, praying for admission to probate of the Last Will and Testament of Dorothy V. Lynch,
dated April 15, 1999, and for informal administration, which is filed with the petition. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 12th day of February, 2018, at 10:00 a.m. of said day, in the district courtroom at the county courthouse, in the City of Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place the cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgment and decree will be entered in due course upon the petition. All parties interested in the estate will govern themselves accordingly. Janet K. Sutton and Roger E. Lynch, Co-Petitioners KRAMER, NORDLING & NORDLING, LLC 209 East Sixth Street Hugoton, Kansas 67951 Telephone: (620) 544-4333
PUBLIC NOTICE (First published in The Hugoton Hermes, Thursday, January 25, 2018) 3t IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF STEVENS COUNTY, KANSAS IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF ROBERT W. VEAZEY, DECEASED CASE NO. 18-PR-3 NOTICE OF HEARING (Chapter 59) THE STATE OF KANSAS TO ALL PERSONS CONCERNED: You are hereby notified that a Petition has been filed in this Court by Mark M. Veazey, as Executor named in the Last Will and Testament of Robert W. Veazey, praying that the foreign Will of Robert W. Veazey, deceased, be admitted to probate and record in this Court; that no administration of the estate is necessary; that the Will be construed, and that the following described real estate located in the State of Kansas, owned by the Decedent, to-wit: Southeast Quarter (SE/4) of Section Six (6), Township Thirty-two (32) South, Range Thirty-five (35), West of the 6th P.M., Stevens County, Kansas.
Southwest Quarter (SW/4) of Section Six (6), Township Thirty-two (32) South, Range Thirty-five (35), West of the 6th P.M., Stevens County, Kansas. Northeast Quarter (NE/4) of Section Thirty-two (32), Township Thirty-one (31) South, Range Thirty-five (35), West of the 6th P.M., Stevens County, Kansas. and all other property owned by the Decedent and located in Kansas be assigned pursuant to said foreign Will. You are hereby required to file your written defenses thereto on or before the 16th day of February, 2018, at 10:00 A.M., by this Court in Hugoton, Stevens County, Kansas, at which time and place said cause will be heard. Should you fail therein, judgement and decree will be entered in due course upon the Petition. MARK M. VEAZEY PETITIONER
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Truck Driver Wanted Must have CDL and clean MVR. You are home every night, health insurance provided and 401K available. You must fill out application at office 1 mile south of Cimarron at Tim Dewey Trucking Office: 620-855-3188 or Darren 620-357-1710 (tfc26)
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HI-PLAINS LUMBER Now accepting applications for Full-Time Employee. Successful candidate will be reliable, dependable, self motivated, detail oriented and a team player. Must be neat, clean and presentable to the public. Must be able to lift. Must have good references. Benefits include health insurance.
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402 S Harrison- Ranch style, 3 bed/2 b,cen H/A, garage. Being sold "As Is". Call today to see this property!
310 West 9th St- Ranch Style, 3 bed/2.5 bath, open concept, fpl, kit appl, att garage, det garage, fence, cen H/A, safe room...much more. Call today to see this lovely home!!
GARAGE SALE HUGE GARAGE SALE: Saturday, January 27, 8:00 a.m. - ???, Commercial Building at the Stevens County Fairgrounds, Lots of Stuff Under $1! Going to Be a HUGE SALE!! ---------------
TAKING CONSIGNMENTS
516 W. Tenth - Ranch, 3 bed/1 ba., cen H/A, carport, fence. Great starter home!! Call today!!
ED REDUC 1003 S. Adams - Beautiful, 1 1/2 story, 5 bed 3 bath, fpl, 2 decks, oversized garage w/workshop, storage shed and much, much more! $275,000
KIWANIS AUCTION March 30-31, 2018 Turn in your consignments to:
Walter McClure 544-4202, Ron Brewer 544-8985 or any other Hugoton Kiwanis Club member
Consignments due by March 10 to be included on the sale bill
(tfc3)
SOLD
1004 S Van Buren - Ranch style, brick 3 bed/2 b, basement, att garage, 40 x 30 det garage, fence, kit, island & appliances, cen H/A. A must see!!! Call today to view this beautiful home!
308 Fourth Avenue, Rolla - Charming, Ranch style, 4 bed/2 bath, bsmt, fence, det garage, carport, hardwood floors. Call Karen today to see this nice property!
1101 S Monroe- Ranch style, brick, great location, 3 bed/3 b, bsmt, fence, cen H/A, att garage. Nice property! Call today to schedule your showing!
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NOW ACCEPTING BIDS
Hugoton Airport is now accepting bids for the Taxiways Concrete Project. For details, please contact Scott at 620-544-7600 Quotes will be considered until February 12, 2018
1101 S Adams- Ranch Style, 5 bed/2 b, appliances, fin bsmt, cen H/A, att garage, fence. Cute as can be!! Call Karen today to schedule your showing!!
304 1/2 S Madison - Huge Reduction! $109,000!! Ranch style, 2 bed/2 bath, built in 2013, stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, WIC, nice metal shop w/3 overhead doors. Call today to see this nice property!!
(620) 624-1212
FOR SALE BY OWNER HOUSE FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 bedroom/2 bath on HUGE LOT
1633 State Road 25- "As Is" Manufactured home with addition and acreage close to town! Call for details!
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201 McLeod
598-2232
in Moscow
HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 Bedroom/ 1 Bath, 1227 Sq. Ft.
“Specializing in Agricultural Land, Residential and Commercial Property”
LAND AUCTION
REDUCED!!! 2046 Road Y- Moscow $126,000 $100,800 $86,000 $75,000! 609 S. Van Buren St. A quiet place in the country, but with city $95,000 water and a blacktop road. HUD Case #181Older 2 Story home in Hugoton with lots of 229087 is being sold AS-IS. Attached 30 X storage and ready for a big family with its 5 50 garage/shop with two overhead doors. Bedrooms, 2 Bath. Located on good sized lot with 2 car garage.
Living Room & Family Room + More!
ED REDUC 705 Washington, Rolla - Beautiful Brick Ranch Style, fin basement, 5 bed/3 b, att grg, fence, appliances! Move in ready! Call today!!
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307 N. Kansas, Suite 101 Liberal, KS 67901
507 Jayhawk Ave - Price Reduction! This beautiful ranch style home has so much to offer the growing family. 3 bed/3 bath, large kitchen w/appliances, full bsmt with wet bar, oversized dbl garage with that "man cave" feel! Fenced yard, spinkler system, established neighborhood! Great family area!!! Just ask the neighbors!! Call today to see this nice property!!
1021 S. Trindle - Split Level, 4 bed/2.5 ba., two living areas, built-in appliances, fpl, cen H/A. Call to see this lovely home!!
PRIC E
$89,000
2 Car Detached Garage, Underground Sprinkler System Sold As Is on a Double Lot
515 E. Eighth
Call 620-544-6818 For Sale By Owner
Mark Faulkner - Broker Karen Yoder - Associate Broker Residential, Agricultural & Commercial Specialist
Charming home with great location. Lots of original woodwork. 4 Bedroom/2 Full Bath Large fenced backyard. All major kitchen appliances included.
Karen Yoder - 544-4161 or Cellphone 544-3730 “Call Us For All Your Real Estate Needs”
1027 S. Jackson
Call or text 544-6787 or 453-1724
(2p4)
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR SALE HOME FOR SALE: 1203 S. Jefferson, 3 bedroom/2 bath. Living Room w/ fireplace, lot & a half, appliances included (washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove, dishwasher). Call (tfc15) 620-544-1714. --------------FOR SALE: Bulls for sale. Red Angus and Black Angus 18-24 months old. 620-272-1775. (26c44) ---------------
WANT TO PURCHASE: Minerals and other oil / gas interests. Send details to P.O. Box 13557, Denver, Co. 80201. (150p45-15)
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FOR RENT: 1 & 2 Bedroom Apartments. Furnished or unfurnished. Bills included, washer & dryer and cable. One apartment has become available and one house is available. Call 620-544-2232. (tfc) --------------FOR RENT: 2 bedroom, 2 bath mobile home. Private lot. No pets, no smoking. References required. 620-544(tfc39) 2892. --------------MOBILE HOME FOR RENT: 4 bedroom, new carpet, washer/dryer, fridge & stove. Call 620-544-3069. (tfc1)
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